Content and features

Maintenance status in the Volvo Cars app

You can find your car's current maintenance status in the Volvo Cars app. You will also be notified when your car needs maintenance or a service.

Finding charging stations

Information about charging stations connected to the Volvo public charging service (VPCS) can be found in the centre display and in the Volvo Cars/Volvo EX30 app.

Public charging payments

Payments for Volvo public charging service (VPCS) charging sessions can be managed from the Volvo Cars/Volvo EX30 app. The charging costs are automatically debited from your selected payment method on a monthly basis.

Registering a public charging account

Register a charging account in the Volvo Cars/Volvo EX30 app to easily find charging stations connected to the Volvo public charging service (VPCS) and to pay for your charging sessions.

Driving journal

The driving journal automatically logs all trips made with your car. The information varies depending on car model and model year, so make sure to read the section that applies to your car.

Service planning for your car

Using the service planning function, a workshop can retrieve your car's status before your visit through Volvo's authorised workshop system. It means your visit to the workshop can be planned more efficiently, for you and the service technicians. Spare parts can be ordered in advance and be ready before your visit to the workshop.

Extending or renewing your subscription for connected services

To continue using the remote functions in the Volvo Cars app, you need to extend or renew your subscription for connected services.

Subscription for connected services

To use the remote functions in the Volvo Cars app, the car requires a subscription for connected services. Your subscription includes emergency assistance, security services and app services.

Booking a service with the Volvo Cars app

You will be informed in the Volvo Cars app when your car needs to be taken into a workshop for a service. From here, you can book a service appointment, view your booking details, or cancel the appointment if needed.

Functions in the Volvo Cars app

Depending on your car model and model year, you can access different functions in the Volvo Cars app. Some functions require that the car's software is up to date.

Finding the car's identification number

All cars have a unique identification number, VIN.

Battery and charging functions in the Volvo Cars app

In the Volvo Cars app you can find information on the car's battery and charging.

Calendar function with the Volvo Cars app

With certain phones you can allow the Volvo Cars app access to your calendar and get reminders directly in the app about meetings 24 hours before the event is due to take place.

Sharing Volvo Cars app access to your car with other drivers

Give other drivers full Volvo Cars app access to your car by sharing it with them. All you need to do is create a QR code or an invite link in the app. You can remove connected drivers from your profile at any time.