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Volvo XC40 Estate 2.0 B3P Plus Dark 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1969
Trim	Plus Dark
Price	£39,810
Engine Power - BHP	163
Acceleration	8.6
Top Speed	112 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	42.1
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	149
Length	4440 mm
Width	1938 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	443 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1617 kg

Driver Convenience

12.3" Progressive Driver Display
9" centre console portrait touch screen
Adjustable steering wheel force
Android auto (Wired)
Apple carplay (wired)
Bluetooth handsfree system
Digital owner's manual
Driver alert control
Driver assistance (pilot assist and adaptive cruise control)
Driver awareness - Blind spot information system with steer assist, cross traffic alert with autobrake and rear collision warning and mitigation
Driver Understanding System (Eye Tracking)
E-call
Emergency and breakdown call function
Front and rear parking sensors
Front park assist
Google automotive services - Enabled entertainment apps, navigation with google maps, voice recognition with google assistant
Hands free power tailgate
Intelligent speed assistance
Lane keeping aid
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
Over the air updates
Speed sensitive steering
Volvo car connect
Volvo cars services with app - Driving journal, engine remote start, remote door locking/unlocking and vehicle dashboard
Wireless/Inductive Mobile Phone Charging

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Automatic transmission with start/stop and manual change functions
Dynamic chassis

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio
Steering wheel mounted remote controls

Exterior Features

Adaptive brake lights with high level LED brake lights
Auto dimming feature for exterior door mirrors
Auto dimming interior mirror
Auto folding and heated power door mirrors
Automatic headlamp levelling
Automatic LED Headlights + Active high beam incorporating daytime running lights
Front aluminium tread plates
Front and rear electric windows
High gloss black front and rear skid plate
High gloss black front bumper deco
High gloss black mesh front grille with high gloss black surround
High gloss black window trim
Home safe and approach lighting
Integrated roof rails in high gloss black
LED front fog lights
Puddle lights
Rain sensor with automatic windscreen wiper activation
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Roof antenna
Roof spoiler
Visible VIN plate

Interior Features

12V socket in front tunnel console and luggage compartment
2-Zone electronic climate control with CleanZone air quality system and pollen filter
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 Spoke tailored steering wheel with chrome trim
60/40 versatile split folding rear seat
Centre console cupholders and storage
Charcoal carpet and floor mats
Charcoal headlining
Connect suede textile/microtech upholstery
Flexible load floor and grocery bag holder
Front headrests
Front seat cushion extensions
Glovebox bag hook
Heated front seats
Height adjustable passenger seat with fixed lumbar support
Height and tilt adjustable driver seat with multi directional lumbar support
Height/reach adjustable steering column
High gloss centre tunnel deco
High level illumination - Front door pocket, front side step (under door), tailgate, instrument panel, front door inlay, rear courtesy&reading lights
Integrated waste bin
Isofix attachments on outer rear seats
Load cover
Load protection net
Mid level illumination - Front footwell, luggage & glovebox compartment,front cabin courtesy & reading lights,illuminated vanity mirrors+ticket holder
Power driver seat with memory + exterior mirrors memory
Rear armrest with cupholders
Rear headrests
Single front passenger seat
Underfloor luggage compartment storage

Packs

Climate pack without heated front seats - XC40

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
City safety with steering support with Pedestrian + cyclist + front collision warning with full auto brake and rear auto brake
Driver and passenger airbags
Drivers knee airbag
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
First aid kit
Front and outer rear seatbelt reminder and pretensioners
Front seats SIPS airbags
Hill descent control - Off-road drive mode
Hill start assist
IC (Inflatable Curtains) - Full Length
Passenger airbag cut-off device
Power child locks on rear doors
Road sign information display
Run off Road Protection
SIPS (Side Impact Protection System)
Slippery road and hazard light alert
Stability and Traction Control with Spin control, Engine Drag Control and Corner Traction Control
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Vehicle deceleration control with Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake Distribution and Emergency Brake Assist
Warning triangle
WHIPS whiplash protection system - front

Security

2 x Key integrated remote control central locking including with deadlocking system and auto open/close windows
Anti-theft alarm including immobiliser/volume sensor + level sensor
Keyless drive includes keyless entry and keyless start
Locking wheel nuts

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	149
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	164
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	149

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1969
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	42.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	39.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	42.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	36.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	42.1
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	46.2
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	51.3
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	30.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	32.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	41.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	45.5

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	24E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	8.6
Engine Power - BHP	163
Engine Power - RPM	4750
Engine Torque - NM	265
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	112 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/50 R19
Tyre Size Rear	235/50 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	5 Y SPOKE
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1657 mm
Length	4440 mm
Wheelbase	2702 mm
Width	1938 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2034 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	54
Gross Vehicle Weight	2220 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1432 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	443 l
Max. Loading Weight	603 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1600
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1617 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.4 m

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