[Status: Resolved] Key code alternatives when all else fails for Volvo XC60 B5 Ultra Dark

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Electric
Member since November 2022 • 138 posts

How to get my Volvo XC60 B5 Ultra Dark's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on October 26, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Volvo XC60 B5 Ultra Dark. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 27, 2024

Replies (4)

Darthvader
Member • 40 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Volvo XC60 B5 Ultra Dark too.

October 27, 2024 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 29 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Volvo XC60 B5 Ultra Dark?

October 28, 2024 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 80 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Volvo XC60 B5 Ultra Dark?

October 29, 2024 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 25 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Volvo XC60 B5 Ultra Dark. This looks promising.

October 30, 2024 Reply

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