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Originally Posted by eugeneville
Big thanks to all who have replied, I really appreciate it!
- Oil Dilution:
Pardon to link another forum but I've learned about the potential oil dilution problem on the T8 from the pages below:
https://www.swedespeed.com/threads/o...roblem.615483/
https://www.swedespeed.com/threads/t...lution.621779/
I also thought that this particular problem is only affecting diesel cars, hence the common understanding that diesel cars are better suited for longer and petrol ones for shorter trips. However reading the above links it seems that the oil dilution can occur regardless if the ICE isn't allowed to run to temperature and its regen cycle is ended prematurely.
- Relatively high mileage:
In terms of the mileage though, do you reckon as long as the car has been correctly serviced and is under Volvo warranty I should be fine.
The T8 R-Design Pro that I've put the deposit down on has 58K on the clock, is a one owner car with full Volvo service history.
- Staying on Pure electric mode:
Many thanks for confirming that the 2021 model does indeed drive as I've described and have seen in the video. I wonder if this update is exclusive to 21 plate and if there is anything "physical/hardware" that prevents this update from being applied to a late 19 plate that appears to have the same ERAD setup with an 11.6kWh battery? What does everyone this of this?
- Inspecting the car:
Does anyone think there is anything in particular that one should do when inspecting a T8 or an XC90 in general? Maybe there is a particular drive mode to try that would potentially show any issues with ERAD or drivetrain in general? Any advice at all with regards to inspecting a car would be greatly appreciated.
P.S. I have recently purchased an OBD2 scanner for a different matter and am wondering if the dealership is going to allow me to read the errors with the scanner or if it even makes sense 
P.S. I've already purchased a vcheck for the car that I will go see this Friday and all seems well there, not sure what else I could double check... |
Thanks for the link, will read up. I tend to drive mine hard when the engine is on so possibly not an issue for those who use the full power rather than letting it stop start in hybrid mode.
Regarding inspecting, I can't give you any Volvo advice sorry, but for VW groups, I know a lot of sensors are ignored until you get the engine up to temperature, so I'd get it for at least an hour and make sure it's cold when you first see it so you can hear for any rattles or exhaust colours.
We have no dipstick so it's not an easy comparison to check oil levels 🤦
The 19 plate will not get changed to enable the full neddle throw/pedal power in pure mode, it will remain on the part needle swing where you go past the needle and the engine starts with a little more foot pressure. It was a feature that came out in 2020 on the models that had the speed limiters enforced, March 2020 I think was the changeover for that feature, along with hidden tail pipes I think.
I personally have avoided connecting anything to my OBD port, partly because I don't want to fiddle, partly because I bet they can tell if you've read the faults, and also because Im not plugging in some Chinese dongle that's been mass produced to such a complex electrical system. Maybe a Bosch KTS diagnostics I would from a local car workshop.
I would drive the car hard on a test drive, over bumps, brake from high speed to feel any warped disc vibrations, check brand of tyres fitted, if they are cheap / budget take a view of how the previous owner could afford the care of the vehicle.