thinking of a mk1 s60/80 D5. What mpg could i expect?

the_traveller · Feb 20th, 2018, 18:14

I’m looking at an s60 or 80 2.4 diesel, something around 2002-2006 is there anything i should particularly look out for on them? What sort of MPG might i get? Never had a desel and tend to get cars 25 years or older so hoping to save some money on Petrol!

Ukwide · Feb 20th, 2018, 18:22

Hi I owned a 55 plate S80 D5 and it was a brilliant car and returned an average of 49 mpg and was a lovely car to drive and was far more economical than my current 2010 S80 D5. However, the reason I got rid of the 55 plate D5 was the dash reflected on the front screen in bright sunlight and you couldn’t see a bloody thing.

Interestingly I owned a 2002 plate S60 D5 just as good on fuel and didn’t suffer the reflection issue, not sure what the difference was..

the_traveller · Feb 20th, 2018, 18:37

I’m actually going to look at 55 plate S80. I love my old estates but 18 mpg is getting a little expensive these days! And the S80’s look nice!

reggit · Feb 20th, 2018, 18:46

They changed the engines in the S60 in 2005 from Euro 3 (163bhp black engine cover) to Euro 4 (185 or 163bhp, silver engine cover) I think the S80 kept the euro 3 until the mark 2 came out. The E3 is the most economical returning low 50's in manual form on a run and mid 30's-low 40's bumbling around town.
The E4 is a bit thirstier, and autos sap a bit more economy as well (obviously).

Longhouse21 · Feb 20th, 2018, 21:00

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Originally Posted by Ukwide

..the dash reflected on the front screen in bright sunlight and you couldn’t see a bloody thing.

I run a V70 MY2004 but wear polarising sunglasses for daylight driving - sorts the reflections issue a treat.

the_traveller · Feb 20th, 2018, 23:45

That’s exactly what i was after thank

I’ve always had estates but I’m tempted by a saloon for a change ;p and it looks like my bass amp fits in the boot.... if it doesn’t I’ll have to play a smaller instrument like the triangle

mannyo1221 · Feb 21st, 2018, 07:17

On a run my 2003 D5 S60 manual does just over 600 miles on a tank, I don't thinks thats to bad for a 2.4 Diesel with 183K miles on the clock. Mine is the Euro 3 engine, so has no DPF.

Leyburn · Feb 21st, 2018, 18:28

185 D5s can achieve mid-50s mpg, 60mpg average must be within reach in the right conditions, but would need restraint.

Feb 20th, 2018, 18:14	#1
the_traveller Master Member Last Online: Dec 4th, 2023 14:52 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: oakworth	thinking of a mk1 s60/80 D5. What mpg could i expect? I’m looking at an s60 or 80 2.4 diesel, something around 2002-2006 is there anything i should particularly look out for on them? What sort of MPG might i get? Never had a desel and tend to get cars 25 years or older so hoping to save some money on Petrol! __________________ I have a beard, drive a volvo estate and listen to Terry Wogan. Oh dear....

Feb 20th, 2018, 18:22	#2
Ukwide Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2021 19:49 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Great Durnford	55 plate S80 D5 Hi I owned a 55 plate S80 D5 and it was a brilliant car and returned an average of 49 mpg and was a lovely car to drive and was far more economical than my current 2010 S80 D5. However, the reason I got rid of the 55 plate D5 was the dash reflected on the front screen in bright sunlight and you couldn’t see a bloody thing. Interestingly I owned a 2002 plate S60 D5 just as good on fuel and didn’t suffer the reflection issue, not sure what the difference was..

Feb 20th, 2018, 18:37	#3
the_traveller Master Member Last Online: Dec 4th, 2023 14:52 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: oakworth	I’m actually going to look at 55 plate S80. I love my old estates but 18 mpg is getting a little expensive these days! And the S80’s look nice! __________________ I have a beard, drive a volvo estate and listen to Terry Wogan. Oh dear....

Feb 20th, 2018, 18:46	#4
reggit Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:01 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	They changed the engines in the S60 in 2005 from Euro 3 (163bhp black engine cover) to Euro 4 (185 or 163bhp, silver engine cover) I think the S80 kept the euro 3 until the mark 2 came out. The E3 is the most economical returning low 50's in manual form on a run and mid 30's-low 40's bumbling around town. The E4 is a bit thirstier, and autos sap a bit more economy as well (obviously). __________________ 2009 Volvo V70 D5 (Polestar 225bhp) r-design 180,000 miles

Feb 20th, 2018, 23:45	#6
the_traveller Master Member Last Online: Dec 4th, 2023 14:52 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: oakworth	That’s exactly what i was after thank I’ve always had estates but I’m tempted by a saloon for a change ;p and it looks like my bass amp fits in the boot.... if it doesn’t I’ll have to play a smaller instrument like the triangle __________________ I have a beard, drive a volvo estate and listen to Terry Wogan. Oh dear....

Feb 21st, 2018, 07:17	#7
mannyo1221 Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 07:25 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Blandford	On a run my 2003 D5 S60 manual does just over 600 miles on a tank, I don't thinks thats to bad for a 2.4 Diesel with 183K miles on the clock. Mine is the Euro 3 engine, so has no DPF. __________________ Now 2017 Volvo V90 D4, Grey, one owner 56K miles Was 2003 Volvo S60 D5, Blue, one owner, 199K miles.

Feb 21st, 2018, 18:28	#8
Leyburn Member Last Online: Oct 1st, 2023 16:31 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: London	185 D5s can achieve mid-50s mpg, 60mpg average must be within reach in the right conditions, but would need restraint. Last edited by Leyburn; Feb 21st, 2018 at 18:29. Reason: spelking

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