The XC40 went in for its 5th service yesterday. Mildly pricey at the main dealer, but it includes Volvo Assistance renewat and the subscription renewal for the online services, which makes it somewhat more competitive (and keeps the car software updated). MOT also requested, so an "all day" booking.
Mot done (clean), physical servicing done, but the Volvo network was down, so software updates, app subscription and various central system updates not done. An inconvenient re-visit today required (after a call to ensure it wouldn't be wasted).
On leaving yesterday, however, it became apparent that aircon was entirely non-functioning, so a warm and sweaty drive home.
I informed them of the issue with the checking 'phone call this morning, and they said they'd take a quick look whilst it was "hooked up".
Aircon still not functioning on the way in (and the underbonnet pipes exhibited no chilling at all).
They did the remaining work very quickly (I barely had time to do "tyre-kicking" round the showrooms for the adjacent marques), and when I returned I was told the aircon had been tested and was found to be fully functional (full of gas, no leaks, etc.). No fault - "Might have changed something during the software updates".
Unconvinced, I returned to the car and (as ambient was at the lowest settable temperature), put the temp on "Lo" - Lo and behold (see what I did there) immediate cold air!
Journey back was on my usual 20 degree setting, no cooling required, but I could tell it was dehumidifying. After leaving it off for some time, quick fumble under the bonnet and the aircon pipes were icy cold within seconds of starting the engine.
So, did putting the car on the Volvo software fix things, or had the mechanic technician redone something he'd undone yesterday?
I wonder what your money is on? ;-)
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Volvo - XC40 Service new
Volvo - XC40 Service new