Totally Confused Over D5 Service Intervals

crockster · Oct 17th, 2008, 09:38

Hi all, I'm new this forum (and Volvos in general). I'm looking at buying a V70 D5 on an 05 plate. The garage has it listed as the 185bhp model, and it has the grey engine cover, but when I look at the service history, it has been serviced every 12.5k and the service book is for the Euro III engine. In the V5, it is listed as a "V70 D5 SE E4" and has 179G/Km CO2.

I'm totally confused, as I thought the 185bhp model was the Euro IV engine, which requires servicing every 18k miles.

I'm guessing that either the wrong service book has been issued, and it should have been serviced every 18k; or it is the Euro III engine and there actually has 163bhp.

Any thoughts?!

Thanks in advance.

PS, I have a link to the website where the car is advertised, which shows the service book, V5, etc but wasn't sure whether I could post it

S60D5NI · Oct 17th, 2008, 09:57

Does the V5 not quote Max.Net Power (kW)?

For a 185 it would be 136 kW, for a 163 it would be 120 kW.

I assume the garage ins't a main dealer? If you contact a volvo dealer with the reg no they could tell you as well.

crockster · Oct 17th, 2008, 10:45

They only show a snippet of the V5, which doesn't include the max power.

crockster · Oct 17th, 2008, 10:46

Below is the snippet from the service book, which is causing me the confusion!

S60D5NI · Oct 17th, 2008, 11:32

Power (if printed) is listed further down the V5 - under P.2

whittle708 · Oct 17th, 2008, 17:40

I would say from the CO2 emissions that it looks like the 163bhp one.
I may be wrong though. your best off checking with volvo or the the Dvla website.

http://www.taxdisc.direct.gov.uk/Evl...ehicle+Enquiry

Hope this helps.

whittle708 · Oct 17th, 2008, 17:44

I have a 163 and my emissions are showing 171g/km so ignore my last post.
Your emissions are 179g/km

4wheeldriver · Nov 21st, 2008, 17:19

If its been serviced by THAt dealer id be VERY wary of the car................ This is based on past experience with them IMO..

RoyMacDonald · Nov 22nd, 2008, 15:06

The code on the windscreen will have the engine of your car listed in it. Check the Volvo Owners Club pages for details of how to read it. (At the top of the page.

Volvo change their service intervals every so often to suit their latest engine and oil technology. That is probably the original service interval of the car.

I belive the original 185bhp D5 was a euro 3 engine. The new 185bhp D5 has many differences.

The emissions vary with the spec of the car. ie more goodies = more weight= more emissions.

Roy

Paul Clifton · Nov 24th, 2008, 17:14

163 = 12k or 12 months. 185 = 18k or 12 months. No other service intervals are relevant for that model.

Paul.

Oct 17th, 2008, 09:38	#1
crockster New Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2013 13:02 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cardiff	Totally Confused Over D5 Service Intervals Hi all, I'm new this forum (and Volvos in general). I'm looking at buying a V70 D5 on an 05 plate. The garage has it listed as the 185bhp model, and it has the grey engine cover, but when I look at the service history, it has been serviced every 12.5k and the service book is for the Euro III engine. In the V5, it is listed as a "V70 D5 SE E4" and has 179G/Km CO2. I'm totally confused, as I thought the 185bhp model was the Euro IV engine, which requires servicing every 18k miles. I'm guessing that either the wrong service book has been issued, and it should have been serviced every 18k; or it is the Euro III engine and there actually has 163bhp. Any thoughts?! Thanks in advance. PS, I have a link to the website where the car is advertised, which shows the service book, V5, etc but wasn't sure whether I could post it

Oct 17th, 2008, 09:57	#2
S60D5NI Member Last Online: May 10th, 2012 22:15 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Belfast View Photos By: S60D5NI	Does the V5 not quote Max.Net Power (kW)? For a 185 it would be 136 kW, for a 163 it would be 120 kW. I assume the garage ins't a main dealer? If you contact a volvo dealer with the reg no they could tell you as well. __________________ MY2007 S60 D5 SE Sport (185) A 'diseasel' Volvo - Mr Clarkson would approve!

Oct 17th, 2008, 17:40	#6
whittle708 S60 D3 R-Design Last Online: May 25th, 2016 23:18 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kingswinford	Totally Confused Over D5 Service Intervals I would say from the CO2 emissions that it looks like the 163bhp one. I may be wrong though. your best off checking with volvo or the the Dvla website. http://www.taxdisc.direct.gov.uk/Evl...ehicle+Enquiry Hope this helps.

Oct 17th, 2008, 17:44	#7
whittle708 S60 D3 R-Design Last Online: May 25th, 2016 23:18 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kingswinford	Totally Confused Over D5 Service Intervals I have a 163 and my emissions are showing 171g/km so ignore my last post. Your emissions are 179g/km

Nov 22nd, 2008, 15:06	#9
RoyMacDonald VOC Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2023 11:27 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rye, East Sussex View Photos By: RoyMacDonald	The code on the windscreen will have the engine of your car listed in it. Check the Volvo Owners Club pages for details of how to read it. (At the top of the page. Volvo change their service intervals every so often to suit their latest engine and oil technology. That is probably the original service interval of the car. I belive the original 185bhp D5 was a euro 3 engine. The new 185bhp D5 has many differences. The emissions vary with the spec of the car. ie more goodies = more weight= more emissions. Roy __________________ 1984 245 SE 1986 345 SE Auto 1991 940 TD Auto 2003 XC90 D5 SE AWD Geartronic2002 V70 D5 SE Auto 2014 V40 D2 SE Tiptronic Cross Country 2017 V40 D2 Cross Country Geartronic Pro 2015 XC60 D5 Polestar SE Lux Nav AWD Geartronic

Oct 17th, 2008, 10:45	#3
crockster New Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2013 13:02 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cardiff	They only show a snippet of the V5, which doesn't include the max power.

Oct 17th, 2008, 10:46	#4
crockster New Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2013 13:02 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cardiff	Below is the snippet from the service book, which is causing me the confusion!

Nov 21st, 2008, 17:19	#8
4wheeldriver Master Member Last Online: Jan 20th, 2013 20:28 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Aberdeen	If its been serviced by THAt dealer id be VERY wary of the car................ This is based on past experience with them IMO..

Nov 24th, 2008, 17:14	#10
Paul Clifton Paul Clifton Last Online: Jul 18th, 2023 15:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wisbech View Photos By: Paul Clifton	Service intervals. 163 = 12k or 12 months. 185 = 18k or 12 months. No other service intervals are relevant for that model. Paul. __________________ Paul Clifton. A man's knowledge can never outweigh his experience.

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