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Originally Posted by Jamesog10
Hi MROffroad and M4ss4, thank you for your replies! Spoken to the dealer, he seems to be playing ball (to an extent). It seems it will be refunded, just got to go through all the processes now, so won't be settled until the money hits my account, sure there will be more to come...
Are these Volvo's C30 2.0D (136bhp) known to be unreliable? I deliberately chose a volvo because of the reputation and didn't want the troubles BMW's and the like bring. I guess the engine is a ford so won't be the most robust. Mine had full service history from an independent volvo specialist (which had been done yearly) and appeared in good condition.
The alternator going, original 10 year old battery, broken condensor, smell of sulphur coming through the air vents (poss aircon/pollen filter related), turbo sticking, dpf code among other codes that started appearing paints a different picture to a car that has been well looked after.
Really like the C30, which is a shame, maybe I was just very unlucky with the car and dealer.
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You may have just been unlucky with that car, some people ignore faults get lights turned off and sling it on quick before it comes on again. In fairness the dealership may not have known either. But that can't be your problem or fault.
I think all of the 2.0d engines are the 5 cylinder diesels made by volvo, this is certainly the case with the newer shape c30. I have a d2 which is the Ford unit shared with Ford, Peugeot and others too I think.
Mine has been okay, I had to have some issues sorted and didn't have a great experience.
If you want to add some confidence (to an extent)...
You could use a fault scanner. Something like the elm327 Bluetooth fault scanner and the Torque Pro app to add an advantage of checking the codes prior to purchase helps spot sneaky faults.