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Volvo S80 (II) 2.0D / D3 / D4 / D5 common problems.

2006–2016 · Diesel

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

By what you notice

A warning light comes on1 sheetWhat to do: Engine warning light on
Jerking or losing power1 sheetWhat to do: Jerking or loss of power
Noises or vibration1 sheet
Smoke1 sheetWhat to do: White exhaust smoke

2 known faults with sources

Applies if: Only the 2.0D: it is PSA and Ford’s 2.0 diesel (2.0 HDi / 2.0 TDCi); it does not apply to Volvo’s five-cylinder diesels (D3, D4, D5).

2.0/2.2 HDi DPF, EGR, turbo and flywheelDPF / EGR / turbo / flywheel
Engine / equipment
PSA 2.0 HDi (DW10) and 2.2 HDi (DW12), including the 2.0/2.2 JTD in the Fiat Ulysse and Scudo and the Lancia Phedra
Period mentioned
1998–2015
Symptoms
Particulate filter warning and power loss; rough idle from a dirty EGR; vibration and knocks when starting or in low gears (dual-mass flywheel); smoke or hesitation from injectors at high mileage.
Possible cause described
The engine itself is very robust, but the ancillaries are not: the DPF with Eolys additive clogs in town use, the EGR and its cooler fill with soot, the variable-geometry turbo sticks and the dual-mass flywheel wears. The 136 hp versions have more problems than the 138 to 163 hp ones.
Check for the garage
Read the DPF status and additive level, check the EGR and cooler, check the dual-mass flywheel at start-up and measure injector balance rates.
Cost cited in the source
Forced DPF regeneration: €100–150; new DPF: €800–1,500; rebuilt injector: €200–250A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Mileage cited in the database: 120,000–180,000 km. This is not a maintenance interval and does not predict a failure.

Sources from the original database

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Applies if: The S80 (II) is the saloon of the V70 (III) / XC70 (II): same platform, same engines and the same source.

Volvo V70 / XC70 (2007–2016) weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points
Engine / equipment
Volvo V70 / XC70 (2007–2016), all versions
Period mentioned
2007–2016
Symptoms
Worn steering and brakes, faulty automatic gearboxes, air-conditioning compressors and EGR valves.
Possible cause described
According to AUTO BILD, these are the last V70’s typical faults.
Check for the garage
Before buying, or at the next service, have it checked on a lift: underbody, axles, brakes and lights.
Cost cited in the source
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

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