Can a 'normal' locksmith copy a Volvo key?

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Can a \'normal\' locksmith copy a Volvo key?

Seem to have misplced one of the keys for the KAD32, always like to have a spare. Local locksmith is pretty good, deals with Multi-Lock and more complicated keys etc....

Do you think they'd be able to make a copy? Yes, the easy thing to do would be to ask them /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif But i'm away until the weekend - Would just like to know if any of you guys had it done before

Same key as this here: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Volvo-Penta-Igniti...A1%7C240%3A1318

Thanks
 
Re: Can a \'normal\' locksmith copy a Volvo key?

Depends if he has the blank. Probably not. Some shops will order a blank for you, then make your key, others cant be arsed for the small cost of a key.
 
Re: Can a \'normal\' locksmith copy a Volvo key?

I recently got one done for a 24 year-old (marine) Volvo at one of those little key-cutting kiosks and it worked!

However, to find a suitable blank he had to dig one out from his archive that had been intended - apparently - for a 'Datsun' (I believe this was automobile from the 1970s ;-) )

So I reckon ask around and you might get lucky
 
Re: Can a \'normal\' locksmith copy a Volvo key?

I had the same issue, and took my one key into DB Marine at Cookham my nearest Volvo dealer, who in a couple of days obtained spare keys at £9.36 plus VAT each.
 
Re: Can a \'normal\' locksmith copy a Volvo key?

Cheers guys - Unfortunately no Volvo dealer within 100+ miles of me, so gonna try the locksmith
 
Re: Can a \'normal\' locksmith copy a Volvo key?

Blanks are about £22 ish. Just call any Volvo dealer and they should have them is stock. Take that to any locksmith and they will cut a new one for you. I have tried all sorts over the years to "copy" volvo keys but with very little success..
 
Re: Can a \'normal\' locksmith copy a Volvo key?

You have to look around but some locksmiths do have blanks that work.
took me 3 tries to find one but now use them as main keys no probs.
 
Re: Can a \'normal\' locksmith copy a Volvo key?

Cheers for the info guys, appreciated as always!
 
BruceK said:
indeed. I am currently about to do the same having been fobbed off by the local locksmith this last Saturday, so good info :encouragement:
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When the locksmith cannot identify the Volvo blank tell them it comes under 'Plant Equipment'.
Having found that my local locksmith charged £2 a key. He had to get some blanks in first though.
 
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