S40 (New) Engine 2.0D : - Trying to confirm if DPF is fitted

petesey · May 15th, 2018, 23:58

Hi all,
Volvo and diesel newb here. I went to look at a 2006 2.0D S40 today with no paperwork. Having read up a little beforehand I wanted to find out if it had a dreaded DPF - I checked the 8th digit of the VIN which was a 4 (for Euro 4 as far as I understand, which could go either way). I rang a local Volvo dealership to see if they could clarify, but the guy I spoke to didn't inspire loads of confidence, but he did seem to think that there wasn't one fitted, based on the fact that nothing DPF-related showed up on the service schedule.

I'd much appreciate if, based on this, other folks think this is sufficient to conclude it doesn't have one... I'm hoping to go back tomorrow to get it as everything else seems to be OK, but may have second thoughts if I'm wrong on this...

It's a high mileage example at 171K, but the price reflects this - the engine is rumbly at idle, but I suppose most diesels are?

Thanks!

Bendolfc · May 16th, 2018, 11:12

http://mr-fix.info/volvo-dpf-check-d...rticle-filter/

Bungo · May 16th, 2018, 15:51

That link is good but incorrect when it says "if no ADM then no DPF". You may have a dry dpf (better). Then best way is the connector by battery.
Also VIN is no guarantee either.
Complicated or what

petesey · May 17th, 2018, 22:16

Thanks, it does seem a bit tricky to figure out for the uninitiated, but also pretty important. I didn't end up buying that car in the end. One too many things to fix on it ultimately...

Am off to see another S40 on Monday though - it's a really high mileage (230k) 2005 model but has had loads of stuff replaced on it in the last couple of years and the price reflects it, so hopefully it still has some life left in it... Been told this one doesn't have a DPF fitted though, so that's a plus!

Clan · May 17th, 2018, 23:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by petesey

Hi all,
Volvo and diesel newb here. I went to look at a 2006 2.0D S40 today with no paperwork. Having read up a little beforehand I wanted to find out if it had a dreaded DPF - I checked the 8th digit of the VIN which was a 4 (for Euro 4 as far as I understand, which could go either way). I rang a local Volvo dealership to see if they could clarify, but the guy I spoke to didn't inspire loads of confidence, but he did seem to think that there wasn't one fitted, based on the fact that nothing DPF-related showed up on the service schedule.

I'd much appreciate if, based on this, other folks think this is sufficient to conclude it doesn't have one... I'm hoping to go back tomorrow to get it as everything else seems to be OK, but may have second thoughts if I'm wrong on this...

It's a high mileage example at 171K, but the price reflects this - the engine is rumbly at idle, but I suppose most diesels are?

Thanks!

3 and 4 are NO Dpf , 5 has one ...

iainmd · May 18th, 2018, 12:47

That link takes no account of "E" as 8th VIN digit. Our 2009 1.6D has ADM, DPF and is Euro 5 but the VIN digit is E.

Clan · May 18th, 2018, 21:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by iainmd

That link takes no account of "E" as 8th VIN digit. Our 2009 1.6D has ADM, DPF and is Euro 5 but the VIN digit is E.

The letters are explained in the parts listing , they were new from about 2009 ..

May 15th, 2018, 23:58	#1
petesey New Member Last Online: Jan 12th, 2023 12:53 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Egham	Trying to confirm if DPF is fitted Hi all, Volvo and diesel newb here. I went to look at a 2006 2.0D S40 today with no paperwork. Having read up a little beforehand I wanted to find out if it had a dreaded DPF - I checked the 8th digit of the VIN which was a 4 (for Euro 4 as far as I understand, which could go either way). I rang a local Volvo dealership to see if they could clarify, but the guy I spoke to didn't inspire loads of confidence, but he did seem to think that there wasn't one fitted, based on the fact that nothing DPF-related showed up on the service schedule. I'd much appreciate if, based on this, other folks think this is sufficient to conclude it doesn't have one... I'm hoping to go back tomorrow to get it as everything else seems to be OK, but may have second thoughts if I'm wrong on this... It's a high mileage example at 171K, but the price reflects this - the engine is rumbly at idle, but I suppose most diesels are? Thanks!

May 16th, 2018, 15:51	#3
Bungo Premier Member Last Online: Oct 29th, 2020 23:25 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Midlands	That link is good but incorrect when it says "if no ADM then no DPF". You may have a dry dpf (better). Then best way is the connector by battery. Also VIN is no guarantee either. Complicated or what __________________ 2008 S40 2.0d R design auto powershift

May 18th, 2018, 12:47	#6
iainmd Member Last Online: Yesterday 15:35 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	That link takes no account of "E" as 8th VIN digit. Our 2009 1.6D has ADM, DPF and is Euro 5 but the VIN digit is E. __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE

May 16th, 2018, 11:12	#2
Bendolfc Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 14:20 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Liverpool	http://mr-fix.info/volvo-dpf-check-d...rticle-filter/

May 17th, 2018, 22:16	#4
petesey New Member Last Online: Jan 12th, 2023 12:53 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Egham	Thanks, it does seem a bit tricky to figure out for the uninitiated, but also pretty important. I didn't end up buying that car in the end. One too many things to fix on it ultimately... Am off to see another S40 on Monday though - it's a really high mileage (230k) 2005 model but has had loads of stuff replaced on it in the last couple of years and the price reflects it, so hopefully it still has some life left in it... Been told this one doesn't have a DPF fitted though, so that's a plus!

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