merlin70

I have a 2001 V40 which has just been returned to me by Pilling Volvo in exchange for £160.

The reason for this being that a bore plug which was situated on the block below the exhaust manifold decided it was time to fall out onto my garage floor.

Although I didn't see it as I reversed from the garage, as soon as the engine warmed up I could smell oil. I had only travelled about a mile so I promptly took her home. My local Volvo dealer advised me to get it 'relayed' to them rather than risk damage by driving the 11 miles.

As I have only done 35,000 miles, is this reasonable to expect bore plugs to simply fall out, or should I complain to Volvo UK?

regards

Tim