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Auto Locksmith Volvo in St Albans and Hertfordshire
Herts Car Keys makes and programs Volvo keys at the vehicle, across St Albans and Hertfordshire, from a base at Peartree Farm in Welwyn Garden City. A Volvo takes one of 5 key systems built between 1996 and the current cars, running from Philips ID73 with PCF7930 or PCF7931 to Texas Crypto AES, on the HU56R blade. Every one of them is worked at the vehicle rather than at a dealer. Darius Arbaciauskas attends himself. Car keys start from £120 and every key carries a 12 month warranty.
- 5 key systemsCovered on this make
- £120Car keys start from
- 12 monthsWarranty on every key
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Volvo Key Systems by Model Year
Volvo has run 5 key and immobiliser systems in the United Kingdom, from Philips ID73 with PCF7930 or PCF7931 on cars of 1996 to 1999 to Texas Crypto AES on 2015 onward.
| Key system | Approximate years | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Philips ID73 with PCF7930 or PCF7931 | 1996 to 1999 | Used on V40, V70 and S40 of that period with JMA TP05 and Silca T5 |
| Philips Crypto ID44, also written 4M, with PCF7935 | 1998 to 2004 | Used on V40, S40, V70 and S80 of that period with JMA TP14 and Silca T15 |
| Megamos Crypto 48 / ID48 | 1999 to 2015 | Used on V50, V70, S40, S60, S80 and XC90 with JMA TP08 and Silca T6 |
| Hitag 2 / ID46 with PCF7953A | 2006 to 2018 | Used on V40, V60, V70, S60, S80 and XC60 of that period |
| Texas Crypto AES | 2015 onward | Used on XC90 from 2015, XC60 from 2016, S60 from 2018, V60 from 2019 and XC40 from 2020 |
Year bands overlap, because a manufacturer changes system part way through a model run rather than on the first of January.
Volvo Key Work Covered From St Albans
Six kinds of Volvo key work are carried out where the car stands, across the 5 key systems in the table above.
- Replacement Volvo keys. Cut to the HU56R profile at the vehicle and programmed where the key and the vehicle require it, which is the car key replacement work the St Albans page sets out in full.
- All keys lost on a Volvo. A key built from the vehicle itself when nothing is left to copy, which on a TP05 car is read from the vehicle rather than cut from a code.
- Volvo lockouts. The HU56R lock is picked or decoded using non destructive entry methods designed to avoid damage to the door, the lock and the glass.
- Spare Volvo keys. Cut at the vehicle and programmed where the key and the vehicle require it, from a working original, so the TP05 system stays as it is.
- Volvo fob and remote faults. A fob that locks the doors and leaves the engine dead points at the remote rather than the Texas Crypto AES transponder, and both are tested before a key is quoted.
- Older Volvo models. Cars on Philips ID73 with PCF7930 or PCF7931 are still worked on, and an early transponder key is often the quicker job of the two because there is less to synchronise.
The Key Blade Used on a Volvo
The blade is the metal part of the key that turns in the lock or sits inside the fob. On Volvo the profile is HU56R, which decides the blank that is cut and the decoder that opens the lock when no working key is left.
- HU56R. Used as the Volvo remote key blade, also sold as HU56, and as a Volvo chipless key.
Blade codes are an aftermarket convention rather than Volvo part numbers, so the blank is checked against the lock on the day.
Volvo Models Covered Across Hertfordshire
The key system table above is built from 10 Volvo models, and those are the Volvo models worked on across St Albans and Hertfordshire. They are V40, V50, V60, V70, S40, S60, S80, XC40, XC60 and XC90.
Volvo slot keys and proximity keys are both real, and the Smart Pro covers Volvo slot and proximity keys with an optional Volvo dongle, with no dated introduction established.
A Volvo outside this list is checked against the registration rather than assumed either way, because the key system decides the job and the badge does not.
What a Volvo Key Job Costs
Car keys start from £120 and car lockouts from £100. A Volvo key sits inside that range or above it according to which of the 5 systems is in the car, because a Philips ID73 with PCF7930 or PCF7931 key and a Texas Crypto AES key are different parts and different programming.
There is no Volvo model or year range that is closed to an independent locksmith. Where a particular vehicle turns out to need manufacturer level access, Darius says so on the phone rather than at the kerb.
Volvo slot keys and proximity keys need a specific tool attachment, which is carried on the van rather than ordered in.
Programming Tools Used on a Volvo
The tool is named because it decides what is possible at the vehicle. These are the tools on the van that cover Volvo.
- Smart Pro. Volvo slot keys and proximity keys need the optional ADA2100 Volvo dongle.
What Happens When You Call About a Volvo
Five steps from the first call to a working key.
Contact Darius. The line is answered at any hour.
Give the registration, the model year and the problem. On a Volvo the year decides which key system is in the car, so it decides the tool.
Take the price and the arrival estimate. The exact price is confirmed before work starts.
Darius attends. He checks authorisation where ownership verification is required.
The work is completed and tested at the vehicle. Any key supplied carries the 12 month warranty.
Who Attends the Volvo Job
Darius Arbaciauskas attends every job himself. Six years in the trade, over 7,000 car key and lockout jobs, and one locksmith in the business, so the person who quotes the Volvo work is the person who arrives.
He is approved under the SERMI scheme, DBS checked and fully insured, and every key carries a 12 month warranty.
Volvo Keys Made at Your Vehicle
Call Darius with the registration and the model year.
Recent Car Key Jobs From the Record
No Volvo job is held in the record that can be shown here, so the entries below are other makes.
| Vehicle | What happened | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Skoda Karoq | Every key gone, nothing left to copy | A new key made from the vehicle itself |
| 2018 BMW 520d, G series | Every key gone, nothing left to copy | A new key made from the vehicle itself |
The town each job was carried out in is not stated, because the record does not hold it.
Makes Closest to Volvo by Key System
Three makes that share a key platform with Volvo, then the full list.
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All car makes covered lists every make on the van and the makes that are not covered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call 07308 888825Can a Volvo key be made when every key is lost?
Yes. The lost car key work builds a key from the Volvo itself, so nothing has to be copied, and it is carried out where the car stands, at a home, a works unit or the roadside. On a Volvo the job depends on which of the 5 key systems is in the car, which is read from the registration.
How much is a replacement Volvo key?
Car keys start from £120. A Volvo key sits inside that range or above it according to the key system, because a Philips ID73 with PCF7930 or PCF7931 key is a different part from a Texas Crypto AES key and takes different programming. A spare cut from a working key is the cheaper of the two.
Which key system is in my Volvo?
The model year identifies it. Volvo ran Philips ID73 with PCF7930 or PCF7931 on cars of 1996 to 1999, and Texas Crypto AES on 2015 onward. The table on this page lists the 5 systems and the years for each.
Does a Volvo key have to go to a dealer?
Not on the models covered here. There is no Volvo model or year range that is closed to an independent locksmith, and Herts Car Keys is approved under the SERMI scheme, which gives an independent a recognised route to manufacturer security data on the makes that take part. Where a particular vehicle turns out to need manufacturer level access, Darius says so on the phone.
Which key blade does a Volvo use?
The profile is HU56R, and used as the Volvo remote key blade, also sold as HU56, and as a Volvo chipless key.
Can a locked Volvo be opened without breaking anything?
The car is opened using non destructive entry methods designed to avoid damage to the door, the lock and the glass. The method is chosen from the vehicle and the lock rather than applied the same way to every car.