under engine tray

paolo · Nov 26th, 2012, 11:24

I was under the car at the weekend and noticed my car doesn't have one.
Is this a problem? or should I replace it.
I'm assuming it's a dealer only part.

owyn · Nov 26th, 2012, 11:28

Mine hasn't,

I'm not certain but I think they were fitted to the diesels to make them quieter.

outnumbered · Nov 26th, 2012, 11:28

petrol or that mucky stuff.
mike

outnumbered · Nov 26th, 2012, 11:31

what Owyn says

reggit · Nov 26th, 2012, 11:35

my bi-fuel doesn't have one either - I assumed a previous owner had taken it off for some reason.

paolo · Nov 26th, 2012, 11:49

Mines petrol.
I also have an old, '97 P1, also petrol, that does have the tray.

RM955I · Nov 26th, 2012, 12:20

My 2005....no tray. I always assumed it had done AWOL but maybe it was never there in the first place

Bernard333 · Nov 26th, 2012, 13:07

They were fitted on all P2 V70/S60 petrol and diesel that I have looked at but have heard of a few which were said to not have come with them fitted also advised in a post by clan that its a sound baffle to help diesels meet noise targets . I removed the undertray on my V70 two years ago and left it off but I also have a different V70 which was involved in an accident and I think the undertray helped save the sump and gearbox becoming seriously damaged , its made of plastic but it withstood the weight of the car sliding along the edge of a ditch . I am certain the car would have been a complete write off had no undertray been fitted .

Bill_56 · Nov 26th, 2012, 13:18

Must say I've sometimes considered fitting one to my 2.0t, which doesn't have one. It is already very quiet indeed, but if it could be made quieter still then that can only be good.

I think somebody once posted that it was deleted from petrol spec to improve engine cooling in hot territories. But it also occurs to me that perhaps Volvo deliberately left some sound deading bits off the petrol cars, in order to reduce the perceived gap between petrol and diesel refinement levels...?

I have already fitted some sound deadening inside the wings, which was present on my diesel S60 but absent on the identical spec petrol car. Made a noticeable difference to tyre noise.

owyn · Nov 26th, 2012, 13:27

On the other hand it will stop leaking fluids from spotting on the floor under the car.

I always find it useful to know if the car is dropping fluid and an easy way to check is on the drive where you usually park.

Nov 26th, 2012, 11:24	#1
paolo Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2015 15:19 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kent	under engine tray I was under the car at the weekend and noticed my car doesn't have one. Is this a problem? or should I replace it. I'm assuming it's a dealer only part.

Nov 26th, 2012, 11:28	#2
owyn Premier Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2020 20:04 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Doncaster	Mine hasn't, I'm not certain but I think they were fitted to the diesels to make them quieter. __________________ ex police V70 T5 '53' loadsa miles! Now gone ex police V70 T5 '07'. Now gone I have now left the stable and have an Audi

Nov 26th, 2012, 11:28	#3
outnumbered Lunatic from Wakefield Last Online: Apr 16th, 2023 06:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: wakefield	petrol or that mucky stuff. mike __________________ 2012 volvo xc90 Executive Buccaneer Bermuda 2021

Nov 26th, 2012, 11:31	#4
outnumbered Lunatic from Wakefield Last Online: Apr 16th, 2023 06:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: wakefield	what Owyn says __________________ 2012 volvo xc90 Executive Buccaneer Bermuda 2021

Nov 26th, 2012, 11:35	#5
reggit Premier Member Last Online: Today 08:25 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	my bi-fuel doesn't have one either - I assumed a previous owner had taken it off for some reason. __________________ 2009 Volvo V70 D5 (Polestar 225bhp) r-design 180,000 miles

Nov 26th, 2012, 11:49	#6
paolo Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2015 15:19 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kent	Mines petrol. I also have an old, '97 P1, also petrol, that does have the tray.

Nov 26th, 2012, 12:20	#7
RM955I Premier Member Last Online: Jun 26th, 2022 23:42 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Midlands	My 2005....no tray. I always assumed it had done AWOL but maybe it was never there in the first place __________________ D5, 205 Phase 3 V70...love the grunt. Previous: 2004 (2005 facelift) 2.4 170

Nov 26th, 2012, 13:07	#8
Bernard333 Premier Member Last Online: Oct 20th, 2021 11:41 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ramelton	They were fitted on all P2 V70/S60 petrol and diesel that I have looked at but have heard of a few which were said to not have come with them fitted also advised in a post by clan that its a sound baffle to help diesels meet noise targets . I removed the undertray on my V70 two years ago and left it off but I also have a different V70 which was involved in an accident and I think the undertray helped save the sump and gearbox becoming seriously damaged , its made of plastic but it withstood the weight of the car sliding along the edge of a ditch . I am certain the car would have been a complete write off had no undertray been fitted .

Nov 26th, 2012, 13:18	#9
Bill_56 Premier Member Last Online: Oct 29th, 2021 23:58 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Over the hill	Must say I've sometimes considered fitting one to my 2.0t, which doesn't have one. It is already very quiet indeed, but if it could be made quieter still then that can only be good. I think somebody once posted that it was deleted from petrol spec to improve engine cooling in hot territories. But it also occurs to me that perhaps Volvo deliberately left some sound deading bits off the petrol cars, in order to reduce the perceived gap between petrol and diesel refinement levels...? I have already fitted some sound deadening inside the wings, which was present on my diesel S60 but absent on the identical spec petrol car. Made a noticeable difference to tyre noise.

Nov 26th, 2012, 13:27	#10
owyn Premier Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2020 20:04 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Doncaster	On the other hand it will stop leaking fluids from spotting on the floor under the car. I always find it useful to know if the car is dropping fluid and an easy way to check is on the drive where you usually park. __________________ ex police V70 T5 '53' loadsa miles! Now gone ex police V70 T5 '07'. Now gone I have now left the stable and have an Audi

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