S80: Engine - June 1995 Diesel Saloon

Digits · May 1st, 2018, 18:35

I have just read that if a Volvo with a particulate filter gives out smoke, it will fail its MOT after 30th May 2018.
I don't know anything about the filters, but my MOT is due this month, but I am away.
When I switch the engine on each morning it does smoke.
How will I know if it has the filter and how do I get round the problem.I bought the car new and its mileage is only about 22,000 miles.
I can't afford to have the car banned from the road.

eternal optimist · May 1st, 2018, 19:26

I don't think your car will have a particulate filter fitted - I think it should have a black/grey engine cover which means Euro 3 emissions standards, no DPF fitted. If it has a silver top, it's a Euro 4 engine which does have a DPF fitted.

May 1st, 2018, 18:35	#1
Digits New Member Last Online: May 5th, 2018 22:09 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Huddersfield	June 1995 Diesel Saloon I have just read that if a Volvo with a particulate filter gives out smoke, it will fail its MOT after 30th May 2018. I don't know anything about the filters, but my MOT is due this month, but I am away. When I switch the engine on each morning it does smoke. How will I know if it has the filter and how do I get round the problem.I bought the car new and its mileage is only about 22,000 miles. I can't afford to have the car banned from the road. Last edited by Digits; May 1st, 2018 at 18:37. Reason: spelling

May 1st, 2018, 19:26	#2
eternal optimist Master Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 16:19 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Reading	I don't think your car will have a particulate filter fitted - I think it should have a black/grey engine cover which means Euro 3 emissions standards, no DPF fitted. If it has a silver top, it's a Euro 4 engine which does have a DPF fitted.

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