General: - Just purchased S60 D5

JIM C · Mar 18th, 2007, 18:17

I have replaced my 2001 V70 140bhp auto with a 2003 S60 D5 163bhp which so far feels very fast after the V70. The car is an S spec but will full leather Sat Nav and reverse sensors etc. This drives far better than I remembered on the test drive. Two faults I have found the centre console lid pin is broken and the power steering tank is weeping. I am delighted with the car.

S60-MBS · Mar 18th, 2007, 18:22

Well done Jim...i got the same car too and these beasties are so much fun to drive..the broken lid is easy to replace but it does cost about £55 available from dealers only...but you can always ignore the lid ....you should be saving alot of money on thwe fuel bills too now..

Gareths306 · Mar 18th, 2007, 22:40

excellent choice buddy!!! i have an s60 D5 too! mines an SE... but i had to fit sensors myself! You should post some pics up of your new pride and joy!

raithc70 · Mar 19th, 2007, 10:25

nice choice

need some pics up

V70RMW · Mar 19th, 2007, 10:26

I understand the power steering tank leak is a common problem. Just had mine changed in my S60 to avoid having the fluid disappear when I'm in the middle of nowhere.

volvobasser · Mar 19th, 2007, 13:43

nice choice, i decided on the se spec for my s60 due to the leather and also the upgraded alloys. when your a young s60 driver like me image is everything even though i still get the p*** taken out of me for owning it,

just got to decide what to do next on mine that if i ever get it back,

b1g1an · Mar 19th, 2007, 13:55

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Originally Posted by V70RMW

I understand the power steering tank leak is a common problem. Just had mine changed in my S60 to avoid having the fluid disappear when I'm in the middle of nowhere.

'tis indeed a known problem with MY04 (2003-4) and it should have been replaced under warranty within the first couple of years.

s60.i@n · Mar 19th, 2007, 17:23

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Originally Posted by b1g1an

'tis indeed a known problem with MY04 (2003-4) and it should have been replaced under warranty within the first couple of years.

Is this leaking from the seam or from the cap ? mine seems to have been leaking from the cap. I cleaned the seal and it hasnt done it for the last few months, but then again I havent topped the PAS fluid back up again..

JIM C · Mar 19th, 2007, 17:32

Bought a new power steering tank today and fill fit it tonight. It was £27.20 and £13.40 for the fluid. Had to replace the tank on my V70 to.
Thanks for the comments. I have put photo`s on my gallery.
Note I have tried to add a photo to this message.
Thanks

kev240 · Mar 19th, 2007, 18:13

Smart car, Jim, love the colour, catch up with you soon.
Regards,
Kevin

Mar 18th, 2007, 18:17	#1
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	Just purchased S60 D5 I have replaced my 2001 V70 140bhp auto with a 2003 S60 D5 163bhp which so far feels very fast after the V70. The car is an S spec but will full leather Sat Nav and reverse sensors etc. This drives far better than I remembered on the test drive. Two faults I have found the centre console lid pin is broken and the power steering tank is weeping. I am delighted with the car. __________________

Mar 18th, 2007, 18:22	#2
S60-MBS VOC Member Last Online: Jun 7th, 2020 11:28 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ???????????????? View Photos By: S60-MBS	Well done Jim...i got the same car too and these beasties are so much fun to drive..the broken lid is easy to replace but it does cost about £55 available from dealers only...but you can always ignore the lid ....you should be saving alot of money on thwe fuel bills too now.. __________________

Mar 19th, 2007, 10:25	#4
raithc70 Member Last Online: Feb 16th, 2013 19:16 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glasgow View Photos By: raithc70	nice choice need some pics up __________________ _______________ Cheers Jase 2008 S80 D5 SE 1998 C70 T5 GT

Mar 19th, 2007, 13:43	#6
volvobasser s60 d5 owner Last Online: Oct 20th, 2008 23:40 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: northampton	nice choice, i decided on the se spec for my s60 due to the leather and also the upgraded alloys. when your a young s60 driver like me image is everything even though i still get the p*** taken out of me for owning it, just got to decide what to do next on mine that if i ever get it back, __________________ volvo s60 d5 se dark met grey, 17" thors and 11k worth of repairs due to my accident o how i love tesco for repairing my car, more fool them i say

Mar 18th, 2007, 22:40	#3
Gareths306 Premier Member Last Online: May 22nd, 2014 07:23 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: its a town	excellent choice buddy!!! i have an s60 D5 too! mines an SE... but i had to fit sensors myself! You should post some pics up of your new pride and joy!

Mar 19th, 2007, 10:26	#5
V70RMW Master Member Last Online: Jul 4th, 2022 14:37 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kingston upon Thames	I understand the power steering tank leak is a common problem. Just had mine changed in my S60 to avoid having the fluid disappear when I'm in the middle of nowhere.

Mar 19th, 2007, 18:13	#10
kev240 Master Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 22:09 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: OBAN	Smart car, Jim, love the colour, catch up with you soon. Regards, Kevin

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