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just to clarify, the 1.6D isn’t all bad… that engine is probably the most commonly used engine in the world and is found in Peugeot, Citroen, Ford, BMW Mini as well as Volvo models and I’m sure there will be a lawnmower somewhere with one… However, relative to the Volvo engines also fitted it simply doesn’t have the longevity, and certain variants are dependent on the correct oil changes at the right intervals to avoid problems which is why those models have reduced (12k opposed to 18k) service intervals.

It was also the cheapest engine to buy and run so most likely bought buy owners with limited budgets and hence the most likely to be neglected.

The other issue which also affects the 2.0d is poor quality electrical components - alternator failure is almost inevitable before around 160k and starter motor similar - most focus/mundano owners might see that as a good innings but compared to the units fitted on Volvo engines that’s poor and an inevitable breakdown. But they’re cheap to fix….

There will be one or two low mileage, well maintain examples out there but the risk is still higher with them.