is this good or bad?

nodbal · Jul 10th, 2009, 11:18

I have owned a V50 2.0D SE from new, it is registered on the V5 as a Euro IV.

Toook it to a dealer to have the diesel additive tank topped up and gauge reset as per the service schedule, to be told that they could not find the additive tank, so it must be a Euro III.

Is this good or bad? I am paying Euro IV tax, so that must be good.

what are the technical differences, no DPF..anything else different?

Thanks

Guru · Jul 10th, 2009, 11:39

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Originally Posted by nodbal

no DPF..anything else different?

I think that's just about it, no other differences.

I have 09.2004 S40 and in the engine bay i have a sticker on the proximal end of the bonnet just above the cowl stating it's a EURO IV, however i too do not have a DPF nor the additive tank... which makes me glad, DPF's have there problems, so that's one worry less.

But why then do i have that sticker??

nodbal · Jul 10th, 2009, 14:22

ok, thanks for that. mine also has E4 stamped on the underside of the bonnet.

However, I have read on another thread that euro IV is more expensive to tax than euro III......is it worth me trying to change the V5 information?

nozmeister · Jul 10th, 2009, 15:36

I too thought I had an E4 but when the car was serviced there was no top of EOLSYS, etc.
Would be nice to know!!

Guru · Jul 10th, 2009, 16:44

Can't help with that one nodbal, have no idea about the UK taxation system.

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Originally Posted by Guru

DPF's have there problems

Who taught this guy english?

Clan · Jul 10th, 2009, 18:27

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Originally Posted by nozmeister

I too thought I had an E4 but when the car was serviced there was no top of EOLSYS, etc.
Would be nice to know!!

youd be surprised how many garages "forget" to top this up . if you have two large pipes going into the throttle body it is euro IV with EOLYS fluid to be topped up , a single pipe is euro III

The quantity of euro IV with particle filter is dropping off rapidly from 2007 model year .

nodbal · Jul 10th, 2009, 20:17

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Originally Posted by nozmeister

I too thought I had an E4 but when the car was serviced there was no top of EOLSYS, etc.
Would be nice to know!!

well I`m very confused, according to DVLA website all 2006 2.0D V50s are euro 4, one is a DPF version, one is`nt. this might explain why mine is registered as E4, but does not have a DPF.

7050man · Jul 11th, 2009, 10:34

From first post, I'm curious when you say that dealer couldn't find additive tank. Surely, would they know what type car was by looking at Service sytem software (VADIS). without touching the car ?

That said, I made some enquiries at my dealer last year re type of exhaust system for E4 as I'd heard that the newer engines didn't necessarily have DPF fitted. It seemed then that no one could be sure and the technician just said that until we plug the car in, we don't now exactly what the service schedule is or what is actually fitted on any car as Volvo do make changes without announcing unless a comlplete new design has been introduced.

Re E4/E3 type. I think I've read that E3 engine has lower C02 emmisions (sub150g/km) and is actually in a lower tax band as a result.

The E4 is generally a cleaner emmitting engine due to virtually no smoke, even though C02 is slightly higher. When I bough mine, paperwork said that car was an E3, but come service time, I discovered that it was in fact an E4.

I suppose this proves that there is a bit of confusion out there.

Clan · Jul 11th, 2009, 11:26

It is indeed a grey area .
even the VIN isnt always right
look at the 8th character along ..

3 = Euro 3 outside EU

4 = Euro 4 without particle trap EU

5 = Euro 4 With Particle trap

Make of that what you will :-)

nodbal · Jul 11th, 2009, 14:18

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Originally Posted by Clan

It is indeed a grey area .
even the VIN isnt always right
look at the 8th character along ..

3 = Euro 3 outside EU

4 = Euro 4 without particle trap EU

5 = Euro 4 With Particle trap

Make of that what you will :-)

my 8th number is indeed a 4, so can I assume it is a EuroIV (as per V5) but does not have a particle filter?

to answer the previous question about hooking it up for a software check, I booked it in to have the additive topped up and gauge reset, having had it serviced at an independent. So the garage put it on the ramp, discovered a total absence of the additive tank and returned the car to me.....no need to hook it up to the computer I suppose.

after all this, the next question is how Volvo can justify a quote of £425 for a service, which would appear to be just oil and filters?

Jul 10th, 2009, 11:18	#1
nodbal New Member Last Online: Jun 30th, 2013 23:09 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: beccles	is this good or bad? I have owned a V50 2.0D SE from new, it is registered on the V5 as a Euro IV. Toook it to a dealer to have the diesel additive tank topped up and gauge reset as per the service schedule, to be told that they could not find the additive tank, so it must be a Euro III. Is this good or bad? I am paying Euro IV tax, so that must be good. what are the technical differences, no DPF..anything else different? Thanks

Jul 11th, 2009, 11:26	#9
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:35 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	It is indeed a grey area . even the VIN isnt always right look at the 8th character along .. 3 = Euro 3 outside EU 4 = Euro 4 without particle trap EU 5 = Euro 4 With Particle trap Make of that what you will :-) __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Jul 10th, 2009, 14:22	#3
nodbal New Member Last Online: Jun 30th, 2013 23:09 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: beccles	ok, thanks for that. mine also has E4 stamped on the underside of the bonnet. However, I have read on another thread that euro IV is more expensive to tax than euro III......is it worth me trying to change the V5 information?

Jul 10th, 2009, 15:36	#4
nozmeister Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:12 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Surrey	I too thought I had an E4 but when the car was serviced there was no top of EOLSYS, etc. Would be nice to know!!

Jul 11th, 2009, 10:34	#8
7050man Master Member Last Online: Jan 25th, 2019 17:19 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kent	From first post, I'm curious when you say that dealer couldn't find additive tank. Surely, would they know what type car was by looking at Service sytem software (VADIS). without touching the car ? That said, I made some enquiries at my dealer last year re type of exhaust system for E4 as I'd heard that the newer engines didn't necessarily have DPF fitted. It seemed then that no one could be sure and the technician just said that until we plug the car in, we don't now exactly what the service schedule is or what is actually fitted on any car as Volvo do make changes without announcing unless a comlplete new design has been introduced. Re E4/E3 type. I think I've read that E3 engine has lower C02 emmisions (sub150g/km) and is actually in a lower tax band as a result. The E4 is generally a cleaner emmitting engine due to virtually no smoke, even though C02 is slightly higher. When I bough mine, paperwork said that car was an E3, but come service time, I discovered that it was in fact an E4. I suppose this proves that there is a bit of confusion out there.

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