There’s more little features not mentioned to go

Quite a handy feature. It saved me once as well!

I’m glad to know you found it useful!

Doesn’t appear to work for neither my 2012 S80 nor 2016 S60. Oh well…

Oh yeah, has saved me once as well

I didn’t know that. Thanks for sharing. I’m gonna check if that works on mine too tomorrow. I’d love to hear about your XC70 too.

@@pongsgarage Ok, the seat headrest won't fit under the glove box on the XC70 so it won't fold as flat as the 855T I had before. but moving the seat all the way back does allow the max forward fold and thus the flattest path. Let's see about the V70. Look forward to your report. Best. Paul N.

It seems my V70 P3 is the same way as your XC70. The headrest won’t fit under the glovebox but dose fold flatter when the seat is at its most rearward position.

​ @Pongs Garage @Paul Nielsen hey guys! I just did this (in my P2 but still) and the trick is you have to have it folded all the way forward, pushed all the way back, and then you adjust the pitch/tilt forward on the seat and it will get to a point where you can juuust squeeze the headrest under the glove box snugly :) In another vid the guy did it manually with a knob but I did mine with the electronic controls. As the upper part of the seat tilts forwards it lowers the headrest by a few inches (depending on where it was set to begin with) Guaranteed it will work in any V70/XC70 up til '07, and I would wager it will work in the P3's as well! This was designed as a feature and not a fluke, I would be shocked if they changed up the seats for the final generation. Just wanted to share, I brought home a 3 seater sofa and a counter table in one shot a few weekends ago and this is invaluable knowledge! Link to the other vid where the guy goes over it kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bKyempCc2p2Uj2w.html Cheers!

​@@GreerokI would have thought the seat bolsters were going to be the biggest issue with the seat folding flat but I guess the seat height adjustment works in such a way it would tilt the back of the seat up. As when the seat goes up it sort of moves diagonally.

I’ve never tried the Astra J but I’ve always thought of it as being a rather nice car. Not dull or boring like so many other cars from the 00s and 10s. It’s more of a happy little terrier from what I’ve heard.

@@pongsgarage It has an astonishingly good suspension capable of very high speeds, cornering and splendid control under any circumstances on any surface. It has interior quality miles above any VW or Audi. After 250 000 km it had NO wear signs whatsoever. It's a great looking, well though trough, well built car. Everything's perfect apart from the engine, mainly turbocharging and carbonisation in manual version (because of underrevving which auto doesn't allow) and the bloody awful old-ass GM auto. Which is a junk. Otherwise Astra J is one of the best cars in its class.

The V70 P3 is more of a grand tourer compared to older Volvos

And even when you know about the leaver, it can be hard to disengage the lock on some cars

Just as usual, Volvo are always quite far behind in gadgets. Audi is “Vorsprung Durch Technik“

I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I don’t know any easy way of getting Apple CarPlay in the car though Bluetooth works great for me. No modifications done although Volvo told me a 2011 shouldn’t support any iPhone past iPhone 5. I’ve got no issues with my iPhone 12. It works perfectly. Though if you want a proper screen to play around with with proper Apple CarPlay, I’d suggest replacing the stereo.

I think, though I’m not sure, all P3 cars have that feature

You’ve still got another 100,000miles + to enjoy them

It’s a 2011 V70 2.5FT R-Design

@@pongsgarage So I guess the V70 1998 mod dont have that windows gem`?? :

Front seat fold may seem like a gimmick but I love it too

It’s always good to refresh the memory;-)

It seems I’m not alone about not really knowing what to use it for then;-)

Try jacking up the rear end and shake the rear axle a bit while listening for the sound. That way you should be able to locate it.

@@pongsgarage many thanks. Will try that

it's probably just bushes, had mine done cheaply at kwikfit last mot and now wondered why I put up with the noise for 8 months

That’s right! Still a fun feature not all people know about.

The car full of surprises, I might do a part two in fact since I’ve found a couple more features since:-)

I think so too. It’s an old gimmick but nevertheless fun to see peoples reaction when they all go down at once

Loading long things, like in a saloon with the little door behind the armrest.

How come you’ve got the manual but not the car?

It’s possible but I can’t say for sure. I’ve never owned an XC90.

Yes but you will need a CFE of D5T5 dongle

@@jeroenspock Thank You 👍

Yeah absolutely, if enough people are interested then I’ll do some more for sure!

Perhaps you should get one;-)

@@pongsgarage I'm actually thinking about it

@@SkywalkerPaul In the words of the late, great Emperor Palpatine, “Do it!” You won’t regret it 😎

@@Charlienator3000 OK.

I don’t know what options were or weren’t available in the US but I do know rear heated seats weren’t standard on all models of the V70. I do know however that the US had a some what limited availability of the V70 as the XC70 became the standard for some reason though I believe most XC70 in the US are only FWD. As for me, I’m based in the home country of Volvo, Sweden.

In general, we have both FWD and AWD options available. For example, when I had my 1997 850, it was already pre-wired for rear heated seats. And the end of the center tunnel console already has knockout blanks for the heater switches. One problem though; none of the dealers are able to locate the OEM factory wiring harness for the US. Additionally, the dealers would have you believe that either, a.) It's not a US option., or b.) It's not already pre-wired or even possible.@@pongsgarage

It’s possible in the 850 to get rear heated seats. More or less everything is prewired lacking only the heated rear seat and the relay for the heating. It’s generally the same story with all extra options on P80 cars.

Yes, heated rear seats for my S80 but not for the S60.

That’s right. Global opening is quite an old thing though I decided to show it as most people I’ve met have been amazed that a Volvo has this feature.

@pongsgarage most people are amazed their own car has it. And they never even knew. Freelander, zafira, ford fiesta. Rover 820, rover 216 vittess.

To be honest, some people are even amazed by manual gearboxes and ignition keys nowadays.

@pongsgarage I hate both. Especially a manual. I've just had a clutch go on one. I'm never touching a manual again. Also I love not having to stick a key in. I don't like the ones when it unlocks when you're near. I'm happy with pressing an unlocked button on the fob but then I keep the key I'm my pocket and press the start button. I've had 2 ford's for the last 10 years simultaneously. The automatic without the ignition key. Is so much better for me than the manual with the ignition key. The latter should be going anytime soon.

We’re all different. That’s what makes us human. One person likes newer more automated cars. Another person prefers cars with more manual interaction. Luckily there’s car models for everyone in this world.

When I made the video, I didn’t know the window thing was pretty common. I’ve come from 80s and 90s cars straight into a 10s car. But as time has gone by, I’ve noticed just how common it is these days. :-)

Vauxhall Cavaliers used to do it

You’re right but still people seem amazed when shown on a Volvo for some reason

Now you do

I have since the film was made actually;-)

My 2.5ft gets through a bit of oil as well to be honest

Why not

Possibly, I don’t know as I haven’t got a sunroof

@@pongsgarage Does on my XC70.

Good to know!

Thanks mate!