D2 drive e issues since purchase

[Stuarto]

Hi

Newbie on forum so apologies for daft questions ...

Just bought a 2012 V50 drive e 115 bhp, drives well but pretty sure a front wheel bearing using its way out..

Also I seem to have a missfire on light load at approx 1700 rpm - injector problem ??

I also get a ' reduced engine performance ' warning flashing up now and again , it seems to be triggered when going round a roundabout , as if there is a fluid level issue causing it ??


Are these common issues and sortable without major expense ?

Appreciate all opinions / thoughts ..

Stuart

[Petey80]

Originally Posted by Stuarto

Hi

Newbie on forum so apologies for daft questions ...

Just bought a 2012 V50 drive e 115 bhp, drives well but pretty sure a front wheel bearing using its way out..

Also I seem to have a missfire on light load at approx 1700 rpm - injector problem ??

I also get a ' reduced engine performance ' warning flashing up now and again , it seems to be triggered when going round a roundabout , as if there is a fluid level issue causing it ??


Are these common issues and sortable without major expense ?

Appreciate all opinions / thoughts ..

Stuart

Hi Stuart, welcome to the forum.

I have the same engine so will help where I can.

Wheel bearing is straight forward change. Either the whole hub and bearing or just the bearing. If you have the tools and expertise you could do it.
A dealer could provide a full hub and bearing as they quoted me that when my front one had gone. Nearly £300 though.
The other option is to push the old bearing out with a press and push a new one in, that'll cost half as much, but you'll need a big press machine. I got this done at a garage for £150, £100 bearing and £50 fitting.

Your other 2 faults I would advise you get a Vida readout. That's the Volvo diagnostic program for fault code reading, fault fixing, parts catalogue etc.
Not all fault code readers are created equal when it comes to Volvo's.

[Stuarto]

Thanks for that, car booked into AA approved local garage which is a Ford specialist for years - hopefully their familiarity with engine will help as I have an AA warranty ..

Cheers

[Petey80]

Good stuff, let us know how you get on.

[Stuarto]

Turns out it was diagnosed as tge turbo boost position senser , a new turbo vacuum control solenoid was fitted.

I havent driven the car yet as i had to leave for overseas work, wife seems to think its fine tho, maybe the odd 'miss' but def better , it used to noticably miss at same revs as the gearchange indicator came on - coincidence ???

Will keep an eye on it, wonder if AAwarranty will honour the claim !!

Cheers