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Old Sep 30th, 2019, 11:38   #6
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I've contacted the Warranty people and they say the policy wording specifically excludes Exhaust systems and DPFs and they don't know anything about DPFs deigned to last the lifetime of the car.

They suggested I get the dealer to contact Volvo to see whether they are prepared to contribute to the cost.
DPF's definitely are not covered, however most if not all manufacturers point to a life of between 100 - 120,000 miles before ash build-up renders the filter useless. I would suggest that in your case and with no other factors to consider it should not have failed at your very modest mileage.
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