When I first moved over to Sweden I had to settle for a cheap 2003 v70 (petrol) 2.5T 5cyl. Its done just under 200k miles. All ive done is changed the shocks on the suspension with regular servicing. The engine sounds solid like new and could go on for more years and miles. I see a lot of these old cars still going in Sweden still going strong. To sum up if you indeed to keep your car for a very long time and need durability go for 5 cyl. I think the only thing that could really kill off ownership is if the government raise tax or petrol to unaffordable levels. Going to keep mine for the time being as its served us well. In addition to that we have the 2016 xc70 D4 2.4 5cyl which was recently polestar’d up very pleased with this car too.

Was advised by my mechanic to go for the D5 when i started looking for mine. Getting 25/28 MPG round town and 40/50 MPG on long runs to the coast !

I totally agree, the 5 cylinder sound is so much better. Wife has a v40cc d2, 2.0l diesel 16plate. 3 years ago ,when we got it ,the engine sound was quiet on idle, but after 35k miles , it is louder then my 15 years old s80 /d5 😁. However, it is nippy and smoother than my s80. Great video as always 👍

Have achually just bought myself a 2011 v70 d3 with a 2l diesel 5 cylinder auto. And so far been massively impressed with it so far

Got the 5 pot. 220,000 miles. Nothing but regularly oil changes in its life. It's part of the family

@hibco3000

11 күн бұрын

Mine burns a little oil any recommendations on how to handle it?

The VEA diesel engines (4 cyl) have issues with high oil consumption, related to too small oil rings on the pistons. The oldest D5s without DPF are probably the best. Your S80 has low mileage, stuff starts breaking after 150k miles (esp. sensors). I own a 99 C70 T5 with 230k mi, very robust engine but with age everything rubber/plastic needs replacement. I think it is worth it.

@bpsa1436

Жыл бұрын

Correct!

U missed the V60 D6 engine amazing 285 bhp hybrid D5 AWD. Still got my remaped S80 d5 220 bhp that 5 cylinder noise puts a smile on me everytime i put my foot down.

@VinnesRC

Жыл бұрын

The D6 is not a 6 cylinder if that's what you're saying. Volvo never made diesel straight 6s for passenger cars.

@mnnaqs

Жыл бұрын

@@VinnesRC Read the above it was a D5 Hybrid 💚

I happened to come across your channel while doing some research on Volvo’s and I wanted to say I really like the content I’ve viewed so far. Very informative. By chance do you have a strong recommendation on year for an s60 t5 I’m in the American market. Any additional advice would be greatly appreciated…thanks!

I had 3 Volvos in my life and still have 2 of them. The first was a '86 740GLE with a diesel engine and manual transmission. Sold it because I just bought the second Volvo and basically was young and stupid. The second one which I still own is a 2.0T S60. The car is 20 years old now and will never sell it for 10 times the market price. Never had a major issue with it. Still on original shocks many parts are still from factory. The latest is another S60 a 2014 T5 with the 2.0 engine and Powershift transmission. So far no problems, however fuel consumption is much higher that with the old 5 cylinder. I average around 9.9l/100km with the 5 cylinder and 10.7/100km with the 4 cylinder. So far the 4 cylinder even though on paper has more HP and torque failed to impress me. When I looked for the P3 I searched for a unicorn engine that being the b5204t9 (5 cylinder with euro 5 emissions) but couldn't find one so I settled for the 4. Unfortunately can not find much info on that engine (manual and website states sold in certain markets only). Maybe your viewers have more info regarding what certain markets they talk about. Anyway great video

I used to own a 2012 c30 1.6 d2. Bought it at 35000 miles and sold it a few months ago with 115000. Didn't have any problems with it at all. Best car i ever had! Now, have an xc70 2.4 5 cylinder d4 and it is growing on me big time, though daily i think of my C30

@johnb8956

4 ай бұрын

I also used to have a 1.6 D2, but in the V60. It’s no race car of course but I was always rather impressed by what it could put out. In contrast to my mate, who smugly presented his slightly newer Ford with the same engine (I forget if it was a Focus or Mondeo). That car was ridiculously sluggish, despite it being the same engine and newer! 😂 By the time I was done with mine I’d got it to around 200,000 miles with minimal issues.

I’ve just bought got a 2018 xc60 D4. It’s capable of 50 something MPG but you won’t see anywhere near that around town. I’ve been getting 35mpg max/500 miles to a tank or there abouts. The Engine doesn’t sound too great but it has grown on me, I think it’s a bit agricultural sounding but it pulls very well being Bi turbo. It did have a small problem with the air filter housing which vibrated and made the engine sound a lot worse but since I’ve sorted that it’s much quieter and nicer to drive.

2.4 D5 auto 2011 s60 215bhp 440 nm (that's 120 more than a Ferrari 355)50 mpg on a run 40 town sport mode the sound and performance is fabulous recently went up a 1.7 mile long 17% hill not a hint of revs dropping just resting on the throttle 70 mph 4 passages in too!

@SMLSammy

10 ай бұрын

Bullshit lmao.

Such amazing fuel consumption figures reported here. I have a petrol v70 2005. Lovely engine , quiet and smooth, has a gentle roar on accelerating, but fuel consumption not great

My D3 V70 has been on some longer runs & is managing to get an indicated 44.8 mpg. £30 a year road tax is about as cheap as it gets for a 5 cylinder diesel.

My V70 1.6d didn’t have the fluid you speak of. It also did about 50mpg on a good day or more like 37-40 mpg. It’s been reliable for the two years we’ve driven it but it now does need a few bits doing and will cost too much compared to the valve of the car even in parts alone no labour.

Hi, love your channel. My local Volvo dealer wont give me a part number I think purely to prohibit me buying aftermarket, do you use any special sites for part numbers?

I own a V40 6 speed auto with the 2.0 litre turbo "Drive E" petrol engine. A great running engine, smooth, and more economical than the older 5 cylinder engine it replaced In the 8 years I have owned the car, it has been totally trouble free. Whether it will have the long life that the 5 cylinder has a reputation for, I cannot say. The." Drive E" seies of engines haven't been around long enough to establish that yet.😉

I’ve got a V60 D5 and my wife has V40 D3. The D3 seems very fast, the V60 is ☺️

I own a 5244t5 engine, manual. I wonder how long my turbo will last. I drive it rather calmly, 40 miles one way to work and 40 miles back, 3 times a week (work 12 shifts hours). It currently has 301,000 kms. I bought it at 62,800 kms. Didn't have a lot of trouble with it apart from O2 sensor once. Still the first turbo.

I was fortunate enough to get hold on a S40 D5 2008 and it runs like a clock

I have a 2012 Volvo S80 auto with a D3 engine which is also 5 cylinder making 161bhp and £180 road tax. A good compromise.

@DARKSIDEUPSIDEDOWN

2 жыл бұрын

That's like Phil Leotardo he comprised and made a cheese grill on the radiator

Have a manual 04 s60 D5 bought on 40k miles of an old lady, now on 90k, did a new clutch, fly wheel and cam belt when I bought it 5 years ago, been told all my ownership “that will run for life” now… well I slowly daily drive it to work I have a better car for trashing… anyway my core plug some how twisted and it dropped all its oil over over the clutch… £1000 pound job on the d5 basically an engine out job everything gets lowered down engine stays hoisted. , cars worth at tops £700 but I fixed it anyway becasue I’m daft. Probs should of used that grand towards a newer v60

My euro 3 d5 gets 45-50mpg avg around the doors been boosted about pretty aggressively and easily gets me 60-70 mpg on a 62mile trip at steady 70

Hi, I own a V50 2.0d with nearly 255k miles on. I'm looking to get another volvo but 5 cylinder now but I have no heart to get rid od my old v50. I think I'll just keep it until it's beyond repair, but I wory I may go before it dies :)

Something I was thinking about just the other day I had a 1999 s40t4 was an amazing car i crashed it at 200.000 miles what a bummer got a s80 after and it was terrible fuel pump problems and smoking then the throttle pedal gave up was told it was £1000 to fix so sold the car as scrap but now looking for a s80 preferably about a59 plate minimum

@jamesford2330

2 жыл бұрын

Just bought a S80 D5 auto yesterday (UK) with 140k for 4k. FSH and cosmetically 9/10. Very impressed so far. My S60 which was taken in part ex covered 390k.

Guys I'm lost lol I know where there is a volvo came up to sale all I know is its 2011 volvo s60 D3 r design 2.0 diesel is that 5 cylinder are they any good ?

Nice area to drive in

I sold my lovely 5 cylinder D4 because of the cez in Bristol. Bought 320d bmw and I am depressed. I will never forget my Volvo. Which one from the new Volvos will be the best in terms of quality and sound?

@user-lu7dx2ro4x

Жыл бұрын

Would like to know as well bro, let me know

I'm thinking about buying a 2009 C70 any advice from anyone has 112,000 mi on it ?

2008 V50 - 1.6D not the later badged D2 etc - so 16v 109bhp ? - hateful engine, not the right choice for a car that weighed has much; would have been better with the ford 2.0 or the unicorn D5 (they seem to be very rare in the V50's) 2018 V60 2.0 T4 190bhp, it never felt quick, would have been better with the T5 for fun. Faultless for the 3yrs i had it 2014 (yes i've gone back to a older car)V60 2.4 D5 - 215 bhp, doesn't feel any quicker then the above but i understand why they are so well liked, the torque just fits the car but it likes to drink. I would like to try one of the 2.0 5 Cylinders D3/D4 to see if i could get along with that in daily life, the T6 in the V60 polestar would be nice (if money to fuel it wasn't a problem)

@mehrzahl2219

2 жыл бұрын

I have a 163bhp 2.0 D3. It isn't much less thirsty than the D5, but then it's quite torquey.

@mehrzahl2219

2 жыл бұрын

@@thedarrencasey on average 42 mpg (UK), it is a 2011 V70 D3 manual.

@DARKSIDEUPSIDEDOWN

2 жыл бұрын

Try a 1.6 petrol s40 an oap beat me on there mobilty scooter

5cyl is best

5 cyl is volvo trademark and bullet proof. 4 cyl no thanks

Life is too short for low running cost vehicles.

The 1.6 diesel is pretty reliable and perfect for the s40/v50. Uses no fuel at all. My mom has a 2004 (the only year with no dpf on them) s40 with almost 400k km and the engine sounds like new. Injectors leak very little on all of the 1.6.