Servicing to the manufacturer’s schedule
Volvo service in Rotterdam: minor and major service
Minor and major services for your Volvo, from the V40, V50 and V70 to the XC40, XC60 and XC90. Plug-in hybrids (Recharge, T6 and T8) and electric models such as the EX30 and EX40 are welcome too. We use oil to Volvo specification. Our team speaks English.
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The short answer
At Autobedrijf Willemsbrug in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde, your Volvo gets a minor or major service according to the manufacturer’s service schedule. If your Volvo is still under the manufacturer’s warranty, the warranty stays valid as long as the servicing follows the manufacturer’s schedule, even if you do not go to the dealer.
The price depends on the model, the engine and the mileage. Call +31 10 479 00 00 with your registration number and mileage, and we will tell you in advance what the service costs. You can also visit our workshop.
If you combine a major service with the APK (MOT), the inspection is free. You drop off your Volvo Monday to Friday between 8.00 and 8.30 am, or on Saturday at 9.00 am. If extra work is needed, we call you first.
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Why have your Volvo serviced at Autobedrijf Willemsbrug?
We are an independent garage for all makes and an RDW-approved APK station. We service your Volvo to the manufacturer’s specifications, with parts and oil that suit your car.
Many Volvos keep going for a long time, and we still see a lot of older V70s and V50s. We know the five-cylinder engines, the Drive-E engines, the Geartronic automatic and the Volvo plug-in hybrids. We also know which plug-in hybrids are part of the Volvo recall.
What servicing does the manufacturer specify for your Volvo?
Volvo sets a service schedule for each model and engine. A service is usually due after a year or after a set number of kilometres, whichever comes first. Newer Volvos show on the dashboard when the service is due. We use your registration number to look up the schedule for your Volvo.
For many newer Volvos, Volvo specifies engine oil to the VCC RBS0-2AE specification, with a 0W-20 viscosity. Volvo states that the right oil is a condition for the service intervals and the warranty. Older Volvos sometimes need a different oil. We look up the right oil for your engine.
We use your registration number to look up which service your Volvo needs and, where possible, we read the service indicator. After the service, we reset the service reminder, if our equipment can do this.
Minor or major service for your Volvo?
Which service your car needs depends on the model, the engine, the age and the mileage. A minor and a major service usually include the following:
| Part | Minor service | Major service |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil and oil filter | Change and replace | Change and replace |
| Fluids | Check and top up if needed | Check, change the brake fluid if the schedule requires it |
| Brakes and tyres | Check for wear | Thorough check, including brake discs and brake pads |
| Filters | Check | Replace the air filter and cabin filter according to the schedule |
| Spark plugs (petrol) | Not standard | Replace at the manufacturer’s interval |
| Battery | Check | Test with a battery tester |
| Timing belt (if the engine has one) | Not standard | Check whether the belt is due for replacement at the set interval |
| APK | Book separately | Free if you combine it with a major service |
Read more about the difference between a minor and a major service and what happens during a major service (in Dutch).
Common Volvo models and what we check during a service
These Volvo models are the most common in the Netherlands, according to RDW open data. We can service all of these models.
| Model | Number in the Netherlands | What we check during a service |
|---|---|---|
| XC40 | 69,910 | Oil to Volvo specification and brakes. On the plug-in hybrid (T4 or T5), rust on the brake discs too. |
| XC60 | 61,088 | Oil to Volvo specification and the automatic gearbox. On the 2020 to 2022 plug-in hybrid, the recall. |
| V60 | 53,210 | Oil to Volvo specification and brakes. On the 2020 to 2022 plug-in hybrid, the recall. |
| V70 | 48,391 | Older car: oil, timing belt, suspension and the gear changes of the automatic. |
| V40 | 42,832 | Oil to Volvo specification, brakes and the timing belt according to the schedule. |
| XC90 | 31,667 | Heavy SUV: brakes, tyres and the air suspension if fitted. On the 2020 to 2022 plug-in hybrid, the recall. |
| EX30 | 19,784 | Electric: no engine oil, but brakes, brake fluid, tyres and cabin filter as scheduled. |
| V50 | 18,747 | Older car: oil, brakes, rust on load-bearing parts and the exhaust. |
| S60 | 13,977 | Oil to Volvo specification and brakes. On the 2020 to 2022 plug-in hybrid, the recall. |
| EX40 | 10,441 | Electric: no engine oil, but brakes, brake fluid, tyres and cabin filter as scheduled. |
| XC70 | 9,075 | Older car: oil, timing belt, suspension and the exhaust. |
| C30 | 8,117 | Older car: oil, brakes, suspension and the timing belt according to the schedule. |
Source: RDW Open Data, registered passenger cars (vans with a grey number plate are not included), retrieved in October 2026. If your model is not listed, we can still help.
What do we check when servicing your Volvo?
At every service we follow the manufacturer’s schedule. For your Volvo, we also pay extra attention to these points:
Read more about replacing brakes (in Dutch) and servicing a plug-in hybrid (in Dutch).
Servicing a Volvo Recharge, EX30 or EX40
The electric EX30, EX40 and EC40 have no engine oil, spark plugs or timing belt. They still need servicing: brakes, brake fluid, tyres, suspension, cabin filter and battery cooling, according to the Volvo schedule. On a plug-in hybrid, such as the XC40 Recharge or the XC60 and XC90 T8, the petrol engine gets oil and filters according to the schedule. Because these cars mainly use the electric motor to brake, the brake discs can rust.
Our mechanics hold a GMTO certificate (the Dutch qualification for working on high-voltage systems). This means they are trained to work safely on the high-voltage systems of hybrid and electric cars. Read more about servicing hybrid and electric cars (in Dutch).
How much does a service for your Volvo cost?
The price of a service differs from car to car. The model, the engine, the specified oil and the mileage determine what needs to be done and which parts are needed. That is why we do not give an amount on this page.
Does the manufacturer’s warranty on your Volvo stay valid?
Yes. Having your car serviced at an independent garage does not void your manufacturer’s warranty, as long as the servicing follows the manufacturer’s schedule and uses suitable parts and oil. This follows from the European rules for the motor industry. Extra warranties or mobility services from the brand may be linked to servicing at a dealer. We record the service in our system and, if you have a service book, in that too. You receive an invoice listing all the work. Keep it in a safe place.
More about servicing your Volvo
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