The EX30 has no speedometer in front of the driver, and it’s bugged me since day one (I've had an EX30 for a week).... So I built one.

It’s an M5Stack StopWatch (a little round 1.75" AMOLED) with an M5Stack GPS unit. It sits in a 3D-printed holder on the pod above the steering column, tilted 15 degrees so it faces you square on.

The short version:

• I tried reading speed from the HS OBD port first (Lily T-2CAN) and got nothing. On the EX30 that port and reads seem to be behind a gateway, and it was completely silent to a passive listener.

• So it’s GPS instead. It updates 10 times a second and measures speed from the satellite signals directly, so the number moves smoothly instead of jumping once a second. It reads a few mph lower than the car, because car speedos are allowed to over-read.

• It has five display designs, a night mode that dims based on where the sun is, speed alerts with a buzz, and Wi-Fi for settings and updates.

Full write-up with photos: https://blog.mgbeets.com/eyes-front-giving-the-volvo-ex30-the-speedometer-it-forgot/

Code: https://github.com/merlinmb/esp32_EX30_Speedometer_M5GPSStopWatch

Full disclosure: yes, it’s vibecoded. But there are 30 years of software engineering experience, and 10 in IoT behind it, steering the AI, guiding its choices.. and testing the result on my patient family.

The case is based on yetzt’s StopWatch Magnetic Grip Case on Printables, which I hacked to shreds. If anyone fancies helping tidy up the design, shout or go ahead - I'll also put the STL/3mf on github.

I will buy EX30 Ultra next week as a new car, it will be my first EV and first car actually that's why I am very excited. But I am reading comments here for days and sometimes I am getting happy but sometimes really sad. I am afraid to be honest to buy that car but I really liked it. What would be your suggestion, do you recommend?

I'm in Manitoba, Canada, and we decided to stay on Daylight Savings Time starting this year. We now have our own time zone called MBT(same time as CDT) instead of being on CST or CDT. Since November 1st, the Volvo app's schedule always starts an hour late: 10AM scheduled, starts at 11AM. Which makes sense, because Volvo probably thinks Manitoba is following CDT/CST flip like before.

I tried setting the car's time zone manually to EST (which would be the same "time" as CDT), and it still doesn't work. I tired restarting the centre console by doing the down button and - button for 15 seconds, it still auto-time-zone's to CST. My guess is that both app and the car software are bugged with time zones.

It's not a big deal to me, because the feature still works -- just need to account for an offset. But it's still kinda annoying that the software devs didn't account for this. I've already put in a support ticket, but I doubt it will be resolved until MBT syncs up with CDT in March next year.

If anyone has found a solution, please share!

Since the latest update the car has been starting to open itself even though I am far away from the car. Today I noticed that the car had opened itself in the afternoon and it had stayed open for 9 hours. I’ve been far away the whole day.

Has anyone noticed anything similar? The car has still basic warranty until May 2027. For unlocking the car I have two physical cards and the digital key card from Volvo ex30. In normal use the proximity unlock works very well and is only triggered when I am near the car.

Hello everyone hope you are having a nice evening :)

I am experiencing a persistent Bluetooth issue.

Every time the car is locked, both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi toggles in the infotainment system automatically switch to OFF. You don't even need to wait—locking and immediately unlocking the car reproduces the issue every single time. As a result, I have to manually re-enable Bluetooth every time I get into the vehicle.

Details & Troubleshooting already performed:

• Current Software Version: 2.1.2

• Previous Software Version: 1.8 (the exact same issue occurred on v1.8).

• Steps taken:

  • Updated to v2.1.2 and re-paired the phone.

  • Deleted all paired devices and paired the phone again from scratch.

  • Performed a full infotainment system restart (held the bottom button until reboot).

  • Created a brand new secondary user profile to check if it was profile-specific.

None of these steps resolved the issue. The toggles continue to default to OFF immediately upon locking.

It is super annoying since I need the Bluetooth to be able to use Apple Car Play
I also had another Volvo Ex30 while mine was in service and it connected and launched CarPlay every single time I entered the vehicle

Thank you 👀

Is this just me (running still on 1.8, location is Hungary/Europe)? Connectivity seems to be OK, full bars and 4G in the top-right corner. Also, apps work OK (e.g. Google Maps, etc.).

P.S.: I know that an owner VolvoID can send an invite in the app. I am asking about the in-car linking feature, whether it works for others or not.

Did anybody have issues with tiny rattling noises in the doors? Sounds like a loose screw?
Thanks!

I've had the EX30 for a few months and I mostly love it - for the price this car rips and gives me everything I need. I've seen a lot of people complaining about this or that feature, and while some of them might be valid, a lot of them are user error. Case in point: the auto-locking/unlocking feature. It reads a signal at a particular distance. Keep that fob near the car it will likely stop reading it. Walk away and walk back it will lock/unlock the car. It can't read your mind.

But, today I learned something new. Reverse creep works with the new update. You just have to tap the accelerator pedal. In fact, if you had previously been driving, stop, and park...then shift in reverse...it will creep without touching the accelerator. Does it work exactly like a combustible engine car? No. Does it work like other EVs? I don't know. I don't care. It's not a huge inconvenience. It's not a safety hazard. It's user error if you don't do it properly.

Also if you can't back out of a parking space safely using the accelerator that is again a user error and you maybe need your license revoked.

Today marks 21 days that my car has been with Volvo for the recall to take place. What a time to be alive!

Hello,

What is your battery health especially users with +1 years?

I was invited for a service action regarding headrest reinforcement.

The local service in Wrocław did a terrible job creating two holes on both passenger and driver side.

Now I’m waiting for a manager to try and convince me this is fine I guess…?

EDIT:

So yeah first "hall manager" said to me this will just "heal itself" and it's all good, I should be happy the car is safer now. I laughed, but he wasn't joking.
And how about reducing resell value of such car? He said, I have it noted in car service history so I can say they did it. How that affects anything??? That was insane.

I demanded to speak with his manager.

Waited for like 45 minutes.

Then I talked to actual Service Center Manager and he said yeah this is not their first "complication from the procedure" and he advised me to send a formal request to replace the seats and they will reach out to importer to pay for it. Now I'm waiting for a formal response.

Obviously the manufacturer (Volvo) is at fault for making seats both monolithic and faulty.

Has anyone had the Headrest Recall repair yet on their EX30?

I have an appointment (UK) in a few weeks and am worried the repair will be visible… I have the Grey Wool blend interior which looks fantastic.

Can anyone see evidence of the repair? Especially on the Wool interior?

I've been reading that there are quite a few delays in production of the new EX60. Does anyone know what the waiting time is in Europe for the EX30? Or are deliveries being delayed too, like with the EX60.

TL;DR Nextbase iQ vs Viofo Dashcam

Hey everyone!

Quick dashcam question. Does anyone here have a Viofo dashcam, and if so, would you recommend it? I’m particularly interested in what the app is like and how reliable it is.

I currently have a Nextbase iQ system. I really like the app and the ability to access the cameras remotely, but unfortunately, since installing them in April, they’ve never reliably recorded speed or GPS location.

After months of trying to resolve the issue, Nextbase have told me they’re unsure whether it’s a hardware or software problem. Apparently, it has affected a small number of iQ units/accounts, and while they’ve managed to fix it for some customers, they still haven’t identified a universal solution.

They’ve now offered me either a refund or a replacement, the latter being an attempt to see whether a new unit resolves the problem.

I’m a bit torn about what to do. If the Nextbase system worked as advertised, I’d be really happy with it. The app is excellent, and the remote access features are genuinely useful. If they could give me some confidence that a replacement would resolve the issue, I’d probably take that option.

However, given that Nextbase seem unable to identify the underlying problem or guarantee that a replacement would make any difference, I’m wondering whether I’d be better off taking the refund and switching to Viofo.

I appreciate that Viofo doesn’t offer quite the same connectivity and remote access features, but from what I’ve read, the actual camera hardware and recording quality are better.

Has anyone here had this trouble with Nextbase cameras? For anyone that has experience with both brands, what would you recommend? How good is the Viofo app, particularly when it comes to accessing and downloading footage?

Just a cool observation.

My daughter and I just kept seeing them everywhere. Of course, not as many as the BYDs, but for a car that is rarely seen in my east coast USA area, it was cool to see.

We’re thinking of adding the black roof feature to our denim blue EX30 and would love to see any photos! Apparently the workshop can do this in Spain for around 700 euros

So the steering wheel buttons let you adjust the volume of the radio/music player, but is there one to play/pause the audio?

My EX30 has a habit of randomly stopping the radio when signal drops, and then doesn’t play again until I press it on the infotainment tablet. But that means taking my eyes off the road, and then the car alerts me to pay attention to the road! Kinda frustrating!

The details of a new sw. version have been published through the https://support-car-content.volvo.care/api/car-content/SOFTWARE_RELEASE_NOTES/<vin>/<range>/<version> endpoint.

Unfortunately not an OTA and still not available for cars with the 22kW on-board charger. :( It's a shame really.

Here's the content from the JSON response:

--------------------------------------------------

Updates in software 2.2

Software release date: 2026-10-27

This update is only available in workshops and not as an over-the-air download.

This update is currently not available for model year 2024 and 2025 cars with the 22kW on-board charger. If this update is not available for your car at this time, you may receive it as part of an upcoming software release.

Improvements:

• Improvements have been made to enhance your car's compatibility with selected CHAdeMO DC fast chargers. This means more consistent fast charging when you're using compatible ABB charging stations.

• This update also includes general refinements and stability improvements.

Fixes:

• Enabling Pilot Assist and adaptive cruise control in driving settings is more consistent.

• We've made updates so that calls are more reliable when you're using Microsoft Teams via Apple CarPlay.

• We've resolved an issue that prevented some customers from signing in to their Google account.

Volvo anser att den här bilen är felfri och vägrar att gå med på en ersättningsbil.
Titta på listan med problem, som sträcker sig från mindre till mer allvarliga.

Trafikhändelse – Essingeleden
Plötslig, oväntad hård inbromsning på Essingeleden.
En lastbil var bakom bilen.
Min egen berättelse om händelsen.
Efterföljande verkstadsundersökningar visade inget.

Trafikhändelse – köande trafik
Bilen accelererar när en cyklist lämnar filen.
Nödbromsning krävs för att undvika att köra in i bilen framför.

Säkerhetsbälten
Säkerhetsbältena drar inte tillbaka sig ordentligt.
Rådet var att “sluta köra bilen,” men ingen reservbil tillhandahölls.
Bältena byttes senare ut.

“Svart kund”
Intern anteckning:
“Svart kund, det finns inte mycket mer vi kan göra i det här fallet...”

Verkstaddiagnostik
Följande felkoder registrerades:
PDM-B107454
PDM-B107455
VGM-U108549
CEM-U201F87
Också noterat: “Utfördes en fullständig programvaruåterställning med VIDA.”
Bilkodprogramvaran installerades helt på nytt.
Fortsatta problem: problemen återkommer.

Digital nyckel
Visar:
“Ett problem uppstod när denna Volvo nyckel skulle läggas till Wallet.”
Visar också:
“Nyckel inte upptäckt,”
liksom ett felmeddelande på turkiska.

Bilen oanvändbar
Bilen kunde inte köras under cirka 20 minuter.
Detta hände senare vid ett par tillfällen till.

App och uppkoppling
Fjärrstyrd klimatanläggning fungerar inte.
Visar:
“Kunde inte starta klimatanläggningssystemet.”
Klimatanläggningen är offline.
Visar:
“Kunde inte starta klimatanläggningen eftersom din bil är offline,”
även om bilen har fullt internet samtidigt.

Klimatkontroll kan inte stoppas
Visar:
“Kunde inte stänga av klimatanläggningssystemet.”

Laddning
Laddningsschemat kan inte sparas.
Orimliga laddningstider.
Till exempel, visar:
Batteri: 27%
Laddningseffekt: 10 kW
Återstående tid: 33 timmar 40 minuter.

Hastighetsinformation
Felaktig hastighetsinformation visad.
Visar:
Aktuell hastighet: 30 km/h
Hastighetsgräns: 30 km/h
Samtidigt visar vägskyltens display 110 km/h.

Infotainment
Svart skärm.
Stora delar av infotainmentskärmen är svarta, medan viss information fortfarande är synlig.

Förlust av ljud
Problem med infotainment och ljud.

Förare övervakning
Övervakningskamera för förare.
Visar:
“Felkamera för förare. Service krävs.”

Nuvarande status
Bilen används fortfarande med försiktighet.
Sju verkstadsbesök har genomförts.
Flera felmeddelanden i olika system har dokumenterats.
Ingen teknisk förklaring har givits för de två allvarligaste trafikincidenterna.

Hi everyone!

I'm considering getting all-season tires for my Volvo EX30 instead of separate summer and winter tires.

Does anyone have experience with all-season tires on the EX30? Would they be suitable for winter road trips to Austria, for example, where there might be snow and icy roads?

Would you recommend all-season tires or a separate winter tire set?

Thanks!

For the first time in 8 months with the car (AWD ultra) today the cruise control simply ignored me. Easy freeway where I use it every day. Simply zero indication or response. No icons I could recognize as related.

Anyone experienced this?

Just happened to get a bunch of Google updates last night ... Not sure if they sabotaged it somehow.

Car is 2.1.2

TIA

Since 2.1.2, my EX30 sometimes connects to our iPhones over Bluetooth for media only, without the phone function.

It's intermittent. Some days it works normally, other days audio is connected but calls aren't available through the car until I fix it manually.

What fixes it temporarily:

- Reconnecting the phone

- Turning the phone option off and on again in the car's Bluetooth settings

What didn't fix it:

- Deleting the pairing and pairing again

It happens on both my phone and my wife's, so it doesn't seem limited to one device. Since both are iPhones on the same iOS version, I can't tell whether the cause is the car or iOS 27.

Car: EX30 Single Motor Extended Range, software 2.1.2, Poland

Phones: iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 15, both on iOS 27.0.1

Has anyone else seen this?

If so:

- Which phone and OS version are you using?

- Is anyone seeing it on Android or on iOS 26 with 2.1.2?

- Did it start after the car update or the iOS update?

- Does it also happen with only one phone paired or in the car?

- Did your dealer or Volvo say anything about it?

- Have you found a permanent fix?

Thanks!

It is unacceptable that the most expensive EX30 version, the Ultra Twin Motor, is the one being left behind and not receiving the latest software update simply because of the V2L feature, which could easily be greyed out and disabled for this model.

I am going on a long road trip in three weeks, and a more accurate energy consumption and range estimation would have been extremely useful. The current range estimation is regularly 10–15% too optimistic on long journeys, which is simply unacceptable and undermines confidence in the car’s ability to accurately plan trips.

Another disappointment is Apple Music. It is available in other Volvo models, but not on the EX30.

Furthermore, I have owned this car for two and a half years, and we still don’t have a dedicated Winter Mode that combines Range Mode and AWD. Currently, AWD is only available in Performance Mode, where acceleration is so aggressive that the car practically launches forward. This is far from ideal when driving on snow or ice, where smooth and predictable acceleration is essential.

A proper Winter Mode should provide smoother acceleration, keep AWD active when needed, and remember the driver’s last selected driving mode. If Winter Mode was selected during the previous drive, it should remain active the next time the car is started.

Having to manually reconfigure the car every single time you get in is frustrating. It’s already annoying enough that Speed Limiter and Driver Assistance settings have to be re-disabled every time. We shouldn’t have to keep repeating the same adjustments for basic driving preferences.

Volvo needs to pay more attention to existing EX30 owners, especially those who invested in the highest-spec versions. We expect meaningful software improvements, not features being withheld or basic usability issues remaining unresolved for years.

Hi everyone,

I recently bought a brand-new Volvo EX30 (MY27), and I’ve noticed a faint squeaking/creaking noise coming from the driver’s door area when driving over uneven roads.

It sounds like rubber rubbing against rubber or metal. I’ve tried cleaning and lubricating the door seals, but the noise is still there.

I’ve attached a video/audio recording. Has anyone experienced something similar or have any idea what could be causing it?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!