Hmmm - I wonder who your dealer is....
Apologies Stevefor the dig in the title, I have a rather jaundiced view of dealers, some are good, some are (unprintable...). Even so VNS is something that very few Volvo people understand (usually it works and gives no problems - functionally that is).
Something in the back of my mind - and I've been through several XC70 models in the last few years - is that there was an upgrade CD bundled with upgrades in 2005. I have to hand a CD (yes a CD) that had to be applied before upgrading to the 2005W27 release (its part number is 30775208).
Now stick with me -
Very, very few Volvo owners (for recent models anyway) are "enthusiasts", so I guess VCUK didn't bother to include the upgrade in many (if any) further DVD packages. After all VCUK is there to sell you a NEW car,if you drop out of the loop, well then you're "beyond the pail"...
I'm being a bit unreasonable here EVERY marketing organisation is there to sell you new kit, it is unprofitable for the main organisation to maintain older models m- that's the dealers' job (in your dreams).
Having been thoroughly cynical - I hate everybody today - try the following:-
(1) get onto your dealer ?somewhere in Surrey? and talk to their master technician and describe the problem with my info above. If no joy, ring Volvo at Marlow - not the 0800 number, they know nothing, or the 0845 number, they know even less, but the 01628 (not supposed to give the full number here for some reason) - do a Google, and speak very nicely to the lovely receptionist who will - if you're very lucky get a real specialist to contact you.
It may well be that I am talking absolute cahones, but I believe I may be right. There are some great guys in Volvo UK, but they are insulated from the general public, and your problem is a bit off the beaten track.
I'm hoping that my suggestion will prompt the MT at your local dealer to look up the technical bulletin.
I'd send you the CD, but if I'm wrong it might cause you more problems.
BTW I don't work for Volvo, I love the cars, and have great respect for the back office people, treat them all kindly and you'll get excellent service.
Happy hacking!
Mike.
Mine: XC 70 Sport 2009 D5 Inscription Electric Blue.
VNS, DSTC and 4C, BLIS, LDW ventilated leather ACC; Yummy.
All gone now - XC70 MY 13 SE LUX Flamenco red - goes better than the '09 even with its "Polestar plus" upgrade. I justy miss the PCC...
Hers: V60 Flamenco Red 215HP D5 (like above XC70 spec)
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