V70 mk3 diesel + low yearly miles doomed to DPF failure?
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Thanks to my previous threads on here I’m pretty much set on a mk3 Volvo V70.
As I only do about 3-4K miles a year I was after the 2.5T petrol model. The T6 is out due to tax cost.
However, there are literally no R-design petrol models about! I have found a few 2.4 D5 r-design models which are newer, lower miles and less money than the equivalent 2.5T SE models...
My previous A6 was a diesel and in 3 years I never saw the DPF light, what’s the general thoughts on how quick I would kill the DPF on the Volvo?
One option is to just budget for changing the DPF at some point...
As I only do about 3-4K miles a year I was after the 2.5T petrol model. The T6 is out due to tax cost.
However, there are literally no R-design petrol models about! I have found a few 2.4 D5 r-design models which are newer, lower miles and less money than the equivalent 2.5T SE models...
My previous A6 was a diesel and in 3 years I never saw the DPF light, what’s the general thoughts on how quick I would kill the DPF on the Volvo?
One option is to just budget for changing the DPF at some point...
It will depend on how those 3-4000 miles are accumulated
3000 one mile trips your asking for trouble.
30 x 100 mile motorway journeys no problem.
We have one diesel and one petrol....the diesel is used for almost all journeys over 30 miles. The petrol used for local journeys.
Diesel does about 7500 per year but a lot of motorway and dual carriageway journeys
3000 one mile trips your asking for trouble.
30 x 100 mile motorway journeys no problem.
We have one diesel and one petrol....the diesel is used for almost all journeys over 30 miles. The petrol used for local journeys.
Diesel does about 7500 per year but a lot of motorway and dual carriageway journeys
I've had a 2010 V70 D5 for the last 4 years.
Mainly used by my wife for short trips with longer runs at the weekends to see relatives etc. We do approx 8,000 miles per year like this and I've never seen any DPF issues.
Overall reliability very good with the expected age-related maintenance.
Mainly used by my wife for short trips with longer runs at the weekends to see relatives etc. We do approx 8,000 miles per year like this and I've never seen any DPF issues.
Overall reliability very good with the expected age-related maintenance.
Had a 2011 D5 R-Design previously. It was a great car. It was an automatic and I was getting mid 30s mpg.
Did the occasional long haul trip but mostly local driving. Never had any dpf problems, nor on any other Volvo's I have owned, including current V60.
Over on the Volvo forum's, I do not come across anyone with dpf problems so I think there's a minimal risk.
Did the occasional long haul trip but mostly local driving. Never had any dpf problems, nor on any other Volvo's I have owned, including current V60.
Over on the Volvo forum's, I do not come across anyone with dpf problems so I think there's a minimal risk.
Lots of positive views regarding D5 dpf filters, they seem to be trouble free in comparison with the 1.6d and 2.0d engines (French engined Volvo cars). Infact out of the many diesel vehicles of this period Volvo D5 dpfs seem to be very robust.
As with any dpf vehicle you do need to go for a decent journey so often to let the dpf filter regen, usually a good 20min haul on a motorway or bypass at constant causing speed does this.
Failure to do this allows the dpf filter to become clogged and as such may require a forced regen at a garage via Volvo diagnostic software.
The 2.5t petrol version you speak of uses a detuned Focus st engine which is a good unit when looked after but will be thirsty unless driven lightly.
Should you go for a D5 I would highly advise on the 205bhp twin turbo unit, it's the Euro 5 engine and is a peach, also responds well to a remap if that's your thing.
Hope this helps, had a D5 for 4 years and always been into Volvo's. Mike.
As with any dpf vehicle you do need to go for a decent journey so often to let the dpf filter regen, usually a good 20min haul on a motorway or bypass at constant causing speed does this.
Failure to do this allows the dpf filter to become clogged and as such may require a forced regen at a garage via Volvo diagnostic software.
The 2.5t petrol version you speak of uses a detuned Focus st engine which is a good unit when looked after but will be thirsty unless driven lightly.
Should you go for a D5 I would highly advise on the 205bhp twin turbo unit, it's the Euro 5 engine and is a peach, also responds well to a remap if that's your thing.
Hope this helps, had a D5 for 4 years and always been into Volvo's. Mike.
XRMike said:
Lots of positive views regarding D5 dpf filters, they seem to be trouble free in comparison with the 1.6d and 2.0d engines (French engined Volvo cars). Infact out of the many diesel vehicles of this period Volvo D5 dpfs seem to be very robust.
As with any dpf vehicle you do need to go for a decent journey so often to let the dpf filter regen, usually a good 20min haul on a motorway or bypass at constant causing speed does this.
Failure to do this allows the dpf filter to become clogged and as such may require a forced regen at a garage via Volvo diagnostic software.
The 2.5t petrol version you speak of uses a detuned Focus st engine which is a good unit when looked after but will be thirsty unless driven lightly.
Should you go for a D5 I would highly advise on the 205bhp twin turbo unit, it's the Euro 5 engine and is a peach, also responds well to a remap if that's your thing.
Hope this helps, had a D5 for 4 years and always been into Volvo's. Mike.
Thanks for the info Mike. Interesting that the D5 seems to be the trouble free one out of the diesel options. It has certainly opened up the options for some nicer specced cars! As with any dpf vehicle you do need to go for a decent journey so often to let the dpf filter regen, usually a good 20min haul on a motorway or bypass at constant causing speed does this.
Failure to do this allows the dpf filter to become clogged and as such may require a forced regen at a garage via Volvo diagnostic software.
The 2.5t petrol version you speak of uses a detuned Focus st engine which is a good unit when looked after but will be thirsty unless driven lightly.
Should you go for a D5 I would highly advise on the 205bhp twin turbo unit, it's the Euro 5 engine and is a peach, also responds well to a remap if that's your thing.
Hope this helps, had a D5 for 4 years and always been into Volvo's. Mike.
I’m struggling to find a 205hp on in budget apart from a ropey ex-plod car! I don’t mind the poor economy of the 2.5T as my mileage is so small it’s just the Cars available all have poor spec generally...
Will keep an eye out for the 205hp version now though!
rallyeS2 said:
XRMike said:
Lots of positive views regarding D5 dpf filters, they seem to be trouble free in comparison with the 1.6d and 2.0d engines (French engined Volvo cars). Infact out of the many diesel vehicles of this period Volvo D5 dpfs seem to be very robust.
As with any dpf vehicle you do need to go for a decent journey so often to let the dpf filter regen, usually a good 20min haul on a motorway or bypass at constant causing speed does this.
Failure to do this allows the dpf filter to become clogged and as such may require a forced regen at a garage via Volvo diagnostic software.
The 2.5t petrol version you speak of uses a detuned Focus st engine which is a good unit when looked after but will be thirsty unless driven lightly.
Should you go for a D5 I would highly advise on the 205bhp twin turbo unit, it's the Euro 5 engine and is a peach, also responds well to a remap if that's your thing.
Hope this helps, had a D5 for 4 years and always been into Volvo's. Mike.
Thanks for the info Mike. Interesting that the D5 seems to be the trouble free one out of the diesel options. It has certainly opened up the options for some nicer specced cars! As with any dpf vehicle you do need to go for a decent journey so often to let the dpf filter regen, usually a good 20min haul on a motorway or bypass at constant causing speed does this.
Failure to do this allows the dpf filter to become clogged and as such may require a forced regen at a garage via Volvo diagnostic software.
The 2.5t petrol version you speak of uses a detuned Focus st engine which is a good unit when looked after but will be thirsty unless driven lightly.
Should you go for a D5 I would highly advise on the 205bhp twin turbo unit, it's the Euro 5 engine and is a peach, also responds well to a remap if that's your thing.
Hope this helps, had a D5 for 4 years and always been into Volvo's. Mike.
I’m struggling to find a 205hp on in budget apart from a ropey ex-plod car! I don’t mind the poor economy of the 2.5T as my mileage is so small it’s just the Cars available all have poor spec generally...
Will keep an eye out for the 205hp version now though!
The D3/D4 2.0 engines as mentioned (these are Volvo 5 cylinder NOT to be confused with the French engined Volvo's) are also robust however they are fitted to later cars that are demanding high prices.
For me it's a D5 every time.
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