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Originally Posted by Lean
Hi all,
My XC60 (late 2017 plate) of which I have done 24k miles. It broke down last week and was recovered via volvo assistance. It's been serviced via volvo dealer and was within the service period (next one due in around 11k miles or so I think) but the warranty had lapsed.
I've been told I need a new engine which is going to cost 9k. Volvo customer service have agreed to pay 50% of the cost - but obviously leaves me with a 4.5k cost. Am i wrong to think that even if it's out of warranty I should be able to expect the car engine to last more than 24k. This is the report I've been given. Can't help feel that a car that cost me 45k + should not be having an engine fail when it's been serviced regardless it being out of warranty?
Any help / advice appreciated
Thanks
Vehicle recovered in as non-runner. Carried out initial test and found plug number 1 covered in oil with
Fault code ECM-P0300 cylinder number 1 misfire.
Checked and found no compression on cylinder 1.
Checked with camera scope and found piston wet/oily.
Suspect requires new engine.
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Agree with what XC90Mk1 stated. It could be a whole multitude of things to cause no compression on No. 1. and it is wet and oily. In no particular order: piston rings, hole in piston, head gasket (although in my experience this would likely coincide with a corresponding low to nil compression in No. 2 also), valve stem oil seals (if the engine has them), incorrectly seated valve (worn/burnt valve seat), etc, etc. Was it definitely confirmed as engine oil - could just be unburnt diesel? Do you have crankcase compression (i.e. take the oil filler off and do you get pressure coming out) this indicates piston rings, did they inject a small amount of oil into the cylinder for a second compression test (has the effect of temp sealing any ring issues giving a little increase in pressure). Aside from running lumpy, are there any sounds (knocking, ticking, etc) out of the normal. What were you doing when you noticed the issue? So many questions before writing off an engine.
Agreed, 24k is way too low a mileage on a modern engine to warrant diagnosis of catastrophic failure. Have you had the car from new? Please don't take this the wrong way, but what is your driving style? Have you had full dealer service? Did you have it MOT'd by the dealer? I purchase a test cover validation when I get mine MOT'd by the dealer should any component fail in the following 12 months they will repair for free (with the necessary fair wear and tear caveats).