V70: Engine - Leaky turbo and blocked DPF

robertashackle · Jul 10th, 2023, 11:44

My 2012 V70 has been diagnosed with a leaky Turbo and blocked diesel particle filter. The garage says it needs a new turbo and about £770 worth of clean out for the DPF. The car is on 215,000 miles.

Sadly it feels to me like the end of the road for my Volvo as it looks like I won't get much change out of £3000 to get these issues resolved, more than it's worth.

Does this seem correct, or should I get a 2nd opinion?

Clan · Jul 10th, 2023, 11:58

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Originally Posted by robertashackle

My 2012 V70 has been diagnosed with a leaky Turbo and blocked diesel particle filter. The garage says it needs a new turbo and about £770 worth of clean out for the DPF. The car is on 215,000 miles.

Sadly it feels to me like the end of the road for my Volvo as it looks like I won't get much change out of £3000 to get these issues resolved, more than it's worth.

Does this seem correct, or should I get a 2nd opinion?

I would get a professional opinion from a volvo dealer who has most experience with these problems. I very much doubt there is anything wrong with the turbo.

a working DPF will clean itself, and if not it can be forced to do it. .

krzemien · Jul 10th, 2023, 13:26

Agreed - it might not be the turbo that's leaky, but one of the hoses that split to start with (costs peanuts, I believe).
And DPF filter will either get cleared itself once it's all good - or forced regen should do the trick.
So yes, definitely worth getting second opinion.

robertashackle · Jul 11th, 2023, 14:47

Thanks for this. My local main dealer seems to just swap out, so I'll search for a specialist.

robertashackle · Jul 16th, 2023, 21:40

Found a garage who thinks it could be the intercooler pipe. Car being looked at on Tuesday. Will keep you posted with progress.

hal9000f · Jul 17th, 2023, 07:08

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Originally Posted by robertashackle

Found a garage who thinks it could be the intercooler pipe. Car being looked at on Tuesday. Will keep you posted with progress.

Which model/engine?

Tatsfield · Jul 18th, 2023, 16:25

Might I advise all posters that including the details of their model and spec in their signature ensures that it is displayed in every post they make and then everyone knows to what car they are referring without having to nag them every time for the information which enables others to advise them on the matter which is important to them. Always help others to help you.

robertashackle · Aug 12th, 2023, 20:20

Thanks for the advice Tatsfield, I will update my signature. FYI 2012 V70 D3 Lux.

But also thanks to Clan and Krzemien, the garage I found identified that the Intercooler pipe was leaking, fitted a replacement, total cost £330, car now working fine.

graphnic · Aug 12th, 2023, 20:32

Wow, this really makes the point doesn't it. Glad the Volvo dodged the grim reaper!

Jul 10th, 2023, 11:44	#1
robertashackle New Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2023 20:22 Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Epping	Leaky turbo and blocked DPF My 2012 V70 has been diagnosed with a leaky Turbo and blocked diesel particle filter. The garage says it needs a new turbo and about £770 worth of clean out for the DPF. The car is on 215,000 miles. Sadly it feels to me like the end of the road for my Volvo as it looks like I won't get much change out of £3000 to get these issues resolved, more than it's worth. Does this seem correct, or should I get a 2nd opinion?

Jul 10th, 2023, 13:26	#3
krzemien Senior Member Last Online: Today 08:15 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester View Photos By: krzemien	Agreed - it might not be the turbo that's leaky, but one of the hoses that split to start with (costs peanuts, I believe). And DPF filter will either get cleared itself once it's all good - or forced regen should do the trick. So yes, definitely worth getting second opinion. __________________

Jul 18th, 2023, 16:25	#7
Tatsfield Premier Member Last Online: May 24th, 2024 09:46 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Poole	Might I advise all posters that including the details of their model and spec in their signature ensures that it is displayed in every post they make and then everyone knows to what car they are referring without having to nag them every time for the information which enables others to advise them on the matter which is important to them. Always help others to help you. __________________ 2012 XC70 SE Lux Polestar 230 bhp D5 Auto Oyster Grey

Aug 12th, 2023, 20:32	#9
graphnic Junior Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 12:28 Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Daventry	Wow, this really makes the point doesn't it. Glad the Volvo dodged the grim reaper! __________________ ______ V70 D3 SE Polestar Geartronic 2013 Facelift

Jul 11th, 2023, 14:47	#4
robertashackle New Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2023 20:22 Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Epping	Thanks for this. My local main dealer seems to just swap out, so I'll search for a specialist.

Jul 16th, 2023, 21:40	#5
robertashackle New Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2023 20:22 Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Epping	Found a garage who thinks it could be the intercooler pipe. Car being looked at on Tuesday. Will keep you posted with progress.

Aug 12th, 2023, 20:20	#8
robertashackle New Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2023 20:22 Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Epping	Thanks for the advice Tatsfield, I will update my signature. FYI 2012 V70 D3 Lux. But also thanks to Clan and Krzemien, the garage I found identified that the Intercooler pipe was leaking, fitted a replacement, total cost £330, car now working fine.

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