High Mileage D3

[AdamP]

I have fancied a V40 for a while but couldnt justify the depreciation doing 35k a year. I've noticed some 2013 D3s popping up at a reasonable price with 140k on the clock and it's got me thinking again. I've been running a 2007 manual S60 D5 which is now on 200k and quite happy, can I expect similar from the V40s or are there some known issues? Presumably the trusty 5cyl diesel is as reliable as ever? How do the clutch/flywheel last?

Cheers, Adam

[Acer]

Originally Posted by AdamP

I have fancied a V40 for a while but couldnt justify the depreciation doing 35k a year. I've noticed some 2013 D3s popping up at a reasonable price with 140k on the clock and it's got me thinking again. I've been running a 2007 manual S60 D5 which is now on 200k and quite happy, can I expect similar from the V40s or are there some known issues? Presumably the trusty 5cyl diesel is as reliable as ever? How do the clutch/flywheel last?

Cheers, Adam

I have read a few posts where people had clutch and/or flywheel issues with the diesel models, but can't recall if the D3 has any specific faults. End of the day you would be buying a car with 140k on the clock in only 4/5 years, hence the reasonable price, so clearly a number of parts will have been put through their paces. That is the chance you take.

[AdamP]

Originally Posted by Acer

I have read a few posts where people had clutch and/or flywheel issues with the diesel models, but can't recall if the D3 has any specific faults. End of the day you would be buying a car with 140k on the clock in only 4/5 years, hence the reasonable price, so clearly a number of parts will have been put through their paces. That is the chance you take.

Thanks, I've been trawling through the section and there seem to be relatively few common faults posted. More than happy taking the risk if I know what to look for when buying (haven't had a car with less than 100k on it for some years...), these being reasonably new to the high mile club information is still quite scarce.

[rexer12]

Originally Posted by AdamP

Thanks, I've been trawling through the section and there seem to be relatively few common faults posted. More than happy taking the risk if I know what to look for when buying (haven't had a car with less than 100k on it for some years...), these being reasonably new to the high mile club information is still quite scarce.

I have just bought a V40 D3 2013 model with 130k and very glad i did

[Mrs Wez]

100k now. No faults. Geartronic box is worn in first 2 gears.

[rexer12]

my 2013 D3 has 130k with no issues i know of

[chb]

Glad to read this! I have just today purchased a 2013 D3 Auto Lux Nav with a mere 22k on the clock. This number will climb quickly. Our third Volvo in 15 years!

[Acer]

Originally Posted by rexer12

my 2013 D3 has 130k with no issues i know of

Heavy annual mileage and a good advertisement for the D3 engine.

[rexer12]

Originally Posted by chb

Glad to read this! I have just today purchased a 2013 D3 Auto Lux Nav with a mere 22k on the clock. This number will climb quickly. Our third Volvo in 15 years!

Enjoy

Originally Posted by Acer

Heavy annual mileage and a good advertisement for the D3 engine.

the engine is as sweet as a nut Acer i enjoy driving the v40 every day with nothing to worry about