6 EASY MODS that will *TRANSFORM YOUR VOLVO*

Hi Guys,
In todays video I show you some easy mods that will modernise your Volvo!

[CG-qlrr]

Great video !
You could add some oem mudflaps(£50), leds inside all around (boot, footwel, dome light £15 + t10 sockets £6) licence plate led lamps(£9), oem rubber floor mats (£39)and some dynamic leds signal on mirrors (like audi @£25ish) ... there you go, all from Ebay UK

[MichaelWilliams-loix]

Pole star map was good information to learn about. Thanks

[maximussm]

I changed the 12v cigar port on my 2008 s80 to twin usb fast charging. Only cost like £15 off amazon I think. Love the videos keep it up. S80 D5 for the win in my eyes the best car for motorway use. Love mine I've had 2 S80s 2003 and the 2008 both D5 utter love them oh and I'm 24 but I don't care.

[Harvy]

Blue music Bluetooth adapter fitted to my 2006 V70 D5. Works great!!

[galaxyb]

Technology wise the best option on a volvo is adding a BLP unit, they add satnav, bluetooth anything, reverse camera, usb's, dab, android auto etc, everything wired to the car's most network, only problem is their customer support which is non existent. Better finding a used unit as they are very expensive

[johnreed]

Yeah I don’t understand why they took the time to add the factory Bluetooth module( stuck to the dash kinda cheesy) for just phone calls.... aggravating

[hermanmunster]

I have an 08 V50 D5, and i'm in the process of upgrading the lights etc. I am put off by LED headlight bulbs, as it just seems to be so hit and miss, in terms of bulb brightness, beam pattern etc. And some simply won't fit, as they have those obtrusive fans fitted to the back of the bulbs. So I use the Osram Cool Blue intense bulbs, which give a modern, almost brilliant white colour, the correct beam pattern, and a good throw in front of the car at night. And even though they are not supposed to be road legal, they weren't flagged up on my last MOT, but are easy enough to change if they were flagged.
I have replaced my front and rear side lights and number plate lights with LED bulbs, and will be replacing the rest of the rear bulbs in due course, as well as all the interior lighting. Not only will it give the car a more modern look and feel, LED bulbs also dramatically reduce the draw on power from your alternator, whilst still giving a good lighting performance, and they are supposed to last much longer too.

I have installed a bluetooth module similar to the one in this video, which also allows me to stream music from my phone, and make/receive hands free calls, but I only paid about £15 for mine off of ebay, and it works a treat. It has a separate little control unit that I have stuck to my dash which allows me to skip back and forth through tracks, and a single button for answering and ending calls.

I have also installed a K&N panel air filter, which helps with throttle response a little bit, and seems to improve power somewhat, and will save me money over time, as they are washable.

I am trying to locate the MAP sensor on my engine, so I can give it a clean, like you did in another video, but my D5 is the earlier Euro 4 variant, so the MAP sensor is in a different location. But I have a Haynes manual, so I just need to spend a bit of time looking through that.
But i'm getting there. There are a few jobs that I still need to do, next one being a coolant change. Then I am going to concentrate on the interior. Mine has the cream leather, and is in need of a good clean and leather treatment. It is all about finding the time to do it all, but i'll get there.

[MultiGamerClub]

V70 D3 2016 here, its starting to be 6 years old.
Wonder how i can mod or change this car.

[Snootyboss]

I've a 52 plate v70 d5 and miss the Bluetooth in my partners new volvo. I tend to use amazon buds in my car but if I could find a viable Bluetooth option I'd be there like a shot. No aux on my old beastie

[JA-iujk]

@6.m16s I could suggest a vacuum cleaner, brush and bin upgrade too !!

[Bob-nuxe]

I run a 2011 s60 2.4 auto Lux it has blue tooth usb charging sat nav etc two points I would love a rear view parking camera not just sensors the second point is regards performance, the transmission has a sport mode which completely changers the car, the engine and box is much more responsive Question is "sport mode" a add on map from Volvo similar to the re map power up grade in the video? ps I love the car

[prjroberts]

Great video, thanks. I have a 2006 XC90. No Aux ports and wanting to add Bluetooth looked seriously expensive. Like £500. Really miss decent music, but can't justify it.

[summerofsteroids]

Link for the taotronics bluetooth transmitter?

[wolfik]

Great video.
In regards to Bluetooth, did you have original phone connection?
If so, after putting the extra Bluetooth box to listen to the music, does it also supports phonecalls?
Do the stearing wheel buttons work with that?

[chriswilliams]

Just bought an S60 D3. Does anybody have any ideas where the locking nut will be?

[davidgold]

5:04 I like your videos. Please allow me to make a suggestion. When you show the dashboard, do not have the steering wheel upside down! Some Swedish designer took about 17 weeks to design that beautiful steering wheel. Leaving it like that is an insult to his talent.

[CptComeshot]

I've just bought the 2011 Volvo S40 R design and can't see any USB or aux plug ins! Was this standard? Doesn't make sense seeing most of the other models have them.

[Beowulfis]

Where did you get your wind deflectors?

[thisisnumber]

Yup, if my LED headlight pops, it's £2500 per side. They call this progress.
PS, keep an eye on your LED side lights, they go dim. I failed an MoT when that happened.

[gedmccarthy]

Thanks DFL a great vlog, can you possibly share the link for the Tektronix Bluetooth receiver. Thanks