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Originally Posted by Uk Saint
Sorry to resurrect an old thread but I have learnt something today that will fling the cat among the proverbial pigeons.
I have it officially from Volvo UK that all cars that have either a 4 or 5 as the 8th digit of their VIN definately have a DPF filter. The only variant that does not have the filter is the first generation V50 which has a 3 as the 8th digit.
I also asked about whether there is a more resilient version of the system that requires less attention and they have confirmed that there is not. There is 1 version of the system on the V50 that is exactly the same across the range and all require the same maintenance that will vary by driving style.
So, there we have it, finally a definative answer to the question that has plagued me for the past few weeks whilst I've been trying to find a decent V50 to buy.
I hope this helps anyone else who has been searching for the answer.
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They are wrong , i stand by what i said above !
They contradict themselves from post #3 above:
"Dear Mr PXXXX,
Thank you for your email and I apologise for the delay in responding to
you. I can confirm that your vehicle does not have a particulate filter.
This information is gleaned from the chassis number YV1MW7541A25*****.
75 is the engine variant and the following 4 shows that it is Euro 4
emissions which do not have the filter. I hope this is the information
you require, thank you for your contact with this office.
Yours sincerely
<-removed->
Customer Support Manager
Volvo Car UK Ltd"
and there IS a more robust system from 2009 model year , it has a particle filter which doesnt need any attention and NO EOLYS top up