2002 Volvo V70 D5 SE 2.4

Summary:

Great car - but seems like I've bought a duff one!

Faults:

Bought the car from the main dealer. The car just didn't want to start. Have only had it for 6mths and has been in 3 times with the same problem. The breakdown chap on the first instance, said that the injectors had gone, so the dealer replaced all of them. The second time, same issue, car turned over bu did not fire, breakdown chap said Fuel rail and fuel intake Had it all replaced. The dealer did the road test. Kept the car for 3 days, picked it up and the same issue. Am now totally fed-up with the car. Lov the handling and the car itself, but just wish it worked!

General Comments:

Great car - when it works!!

Roomy and comfortable - when I'm in it!!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 6th November, 2007

12th Nov 2007, 16:54

Reject the car. You really don't want to start getting involved with these common rail diesel engines once they start playing up. Most mechanics don't understand them, and the parts costs are astronomical. A set of 5 injectors would have set the warranty company back about UKP 1500.

Given that the car has hardly worked since you've owned it, I would have thought the Sale of Goods Act would be on your side. Really, you don't want to be owning this car once the warranty expires! It's probably been filled with petrol by a previous owner.

1st Feb 2009, 01:44

Plus, I don't think that they are looking at the less-expensive alternatives. There are more reasons than injectors and fuel rails for a car not to start. Sensors can cut the engine right out. A bad chip in the engine computer can stop everything, too. I would get a second opinion from a different place, if you really want to keep this car.

2002 Volvo V70 D5 SE 2.4 diesel

Summary:

A excellent family car

Faults:

The car broke down at 12000 miles.

A hose that connects the compressor to the turbo charger burst.

Poor starting from cold, will not idle cleanly..

Engine management system has re-programmed by the dealer.

Above problem has now started again.

Air condition stayed on after the ingnition key had been removed? no idea how.

General Comments:

A very comfortable car.

Loads of space in the back for passengers.

Feels very safe and secure when traveling especially with the kids.

Dealers did not want to know when I broke down, it took three attempts to find a dealer that was prepared to fix the car.

Very economical,40 mpg is normal.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 10th June, 2003

15th Apr 2004, 17:23

The air con also stays on in my S80.

This is a design feature to 'dry out' the air con unit.

This is supposed to be a 'fix' from complaints about bad odours coming from climate control system.

It mentions it in the handbook.

Hope this helps.

10th Sep 2005, 14:58

I have an 2002 2.4 t S60 with climate air con. After a hot day, I have heard the interior blower fan switch itself on - not the engine fan - while I have been sat in my living room, after coming back from a drive with the air con in use, usually about 5 minutes after coming away from the car - I park my car nearby. My 2000 year 2.4 V70, with climate, never did this, it only refused to close the windows just before a big storm, and unlocked the car all by itself! My only concerns with the S60 have been the possibility of a battery going flat. My solution to this is simple - and never failed yet: turn the air con off BEFORE switching the engine off.

2002 Volvo V70 SE 2.4 D5

Summary:

Best car I have owned by far

Faults:

Nothing so far.

Changed the stereo system in the car for an aftermarket high quality one so the car had to go back to the dealer to have the computers re-programmed to tell them that the original stereo was no longer fitted to stop on dash error messages.

General Comments:

This car is very comfortable to drive.

Very easy to find a good driving position compared to my last car (V40).

Very economical and fast.

Loads of power and low down grunt.

Great space for my 3 children.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 7th May, 2003