Noticed a couple of things this week with my C30: firstly the radio and cruise control buttons on the Steering Wheel tend to heat up on long journeys. A strange thing to notice, but my hands are definitely warming up when resting my hands at the quarter to three position.

Come Winter time this actually might be quite handy. The Steering wheel itself isn’t heated, but as someone who suffers in the winter with cold hands on a permanent basis, this could prove useful to me. Has anyone else noticed this on their C30s? Do click ‘Add comment’ below and let me know I don’t have a rogue Volvo or dodgy thermostat!

Secondly I realised how much I rely on the automatic key sensor function. I drove the Kia Sportage this week and was made to rustle through my bag to find the key whilst juggling my laptop, handbag, gym kit and shopping. Made me realise how dependent I’d become on keyless entry.

The Volvo’s system is brilliant. With keyless entry and go, it’s a simple matter of balancing everything on one arm while I open the door, jumping in and starting up – all with the key in my pocket. Very handy.