volvo s60 d3 manual gearbox how reliable is it?

[osman]

Hi , i am looking for buying ,
volvo s60 d3 manual gearbox and i wonder how reliable is it?
What are the most common issues, is it expensive to service ?
are there any defects of faults with the car,engine gearbox from the factory ?
I never owned volvo in my entire life so , if its too problematic can you tell me better engine i preffer manual gearbox or other model if thats too problematic please tell me.

[Zebster]

Confusingly, the description 'D3' is a power rating and does not necessarily define which type of engine is fitted... for a 2010-on S60 the D3 could be either a 5-cylinder or the newer (VEA) 4-cylinder engine, depending on the model year. Either engine has its own weak points (quite a few on the VEA, I have to say) but these can be mostly avoided by choosing an example with FVSH that has had all recall work undertaken and is up to date on belt replacements.

I think they all have the same M66 manual gearbox, and mine has a nice feel. But I'm glad I have a D4, I'd miss the grunt if I went down a power band.

[osman]

Originally Posted by Zebster

Confusingly, the description 'D3' is a power rating and does not necessarily define which type of engine is fitted... for a 2010-on S60 the D3 could be either a 5-cylinder or the newer (VEA) 4-cylinder engine, depending on the model year. Either engine has its own weak points (quite a few on the VEA, I have to say) but these can be mostly avoided by choosing an example with FVSH that has had all recall work undertaken and is up to date on belt replacements.

I think they all have the same M66 manual gearbox, and mine has a nice feel. But I'm glad I have a D4, I'd miss the grunt if I went down a power band.

hi Engine is 160hp d3 manual grarbox can you write
me the weak points.

[Zebster]

Originally Posted by osman

hi Engine is 160hp d3 manual grarbox can you write
me the weak points.

Like I said, it could be a choice of two very different engines. I realise you might not know which, but at least tell us the year

[osman]

hello year 2011 s60 manual trans. d3 engine 160 hp diesel

[Zebster]

Originally Posted by osman

hello year 2011 s60 manual trans. d3 engine 160 hp diesel

That'll be the older 5-cylinder engine then. Belts replacement is the big concern on that engine, so check the history.

The windscreen can leak and badly affect the electronics, so push against it from the inside to make sure it hasn't become unbonded at the top. Also check the passenger footwell isn't wet.

[osman]

hello i was with the car today owner told me its 4 cylinder u am not sure

if u provide vin chasis code can someone tell me if car us 4 or 5 cylinder ?

Rear winscreen carper into the air have huge gap

[Easington]

Easiest way to tell if 4 or 5 cylinder is to remove engine cover and count the injectors