Booking a Service, MOT or Maintenance Appointment For Your Volvo Car

​Ensuring you keep up with your car's maintenance and follow a scheduled servicing plan gives your Volvo car the best chance of functioning correctly for years to come.

How frequently should you service a Volvo car?

Depending on which type of car you have, the recommended service schedule from Volvo is:

• Petrol, diesel and hybrid cars: serviced every 12 months or 18,000 miles, whichever comes first.

• Fully electric cars: serviced every 24 months or 18,000 miles, whichever comes first. 

You will receive a notification on your car's display and in the Volvo Car app when your service is ready, so you can stay on top of your appointments.

To book a car service, simply use our website or give us a call, and our team will schedule an appointment that fits within your commitments. 

What can you do to keep your Volvo in good condition?

If there a few areas of the car you should check regularly to help reduce a breakdown or damage.

These can be:

• Regularly check your tyre pressures – you will receive a low tyre pressure warning in your car, or you can check using a tyre pressure gauge or at a petrol station.

• Check the condition of your tyre – make sure there are no cracks, bulges, cords, punctures or uneven wear.

• Tyre tread depth – your tyres should be at a minimum tyre depth of 1.6mm across the central three-quarters of the tread and around the entire circumference.

• Check your car’s liquid levels – engine oil, windscreen washer, engine coolant. 

• Drive smoothly and avoid harsh braking and rapid acceleration to reduce wear and tear damage on your tyres and brakes.

What happens when I take my car to a Volvo dealership?

When you book an aftersales appointment at Snows Volvo, you will be offered a range of service appointment options, so you can customise how your visit experience will be.

These service appointment options are:

• While You Wait – an ideal option for customers who would rather wait at our dealership while their vehicle is being worked on. You can sit at our comfortable customer lounge or work at our dedicated workspaces, enjoy our complimentary tea and coffee, and use our Wi-Fi.

• Drop Off and Leave – if you need to be elsewhere while your car is being worked on, you can leave your vehicle with us and our team will contact you once it is ready to collect.

• Drop off and Leave with a Loan Car – Pay £25 and hire one of our loan cars for the day while your vehicle is in our workshop. Subject to terms and conditions and availability.

What is Volvo Service Promise?

A Volvo Service Promise is peace of mind that your vehicle is handled by Volvo-trained technicians and uses only Volvo Genuine Parts if you need repairs on your vehicle. This ensures your Volvo car remains at the highest quality and performs at its best.

You will also benefit from a 12-month subscription to the Volvo Cars app and 23 months of Volvo Assistance, giving you 24/7 remote access and breakdown help on the roads. Your Volvo's software will also be updated to the latest version, allowing you to connect your phone seamlessly to your car.

Book a service appointment at Snows Volvo

Use our enquiry forms or give our team a call to book a hassle-free service appointment at Snows Volvo Southampton and Winchester.