V70 -07 DPF issues but can't get anyone to help sort it.

Charliek · Dec 30th, 2021, 13:34

Hello,

I am new to the forums but hope the community can help. I'll try to keep it short but in order to give the whole story, it's likely not to be!

I've got a V70 D5 2007 185bhp 132K (My third V70 but 1st 185bhp DPF one - I wish I'd stuck to the old 163bhp versions!)

I bought it in April at a good price but think it had problems when I bought it. I bought it privately so accept 'sold as seen' though, so I have tried to deal with issues.

In May, after some stuttering occasionally when accelerating I had the initial things sorted, replaced glowplugs and had a 'manifold runner repair kit' fitted by my mechanic who is a good guy although not a V70 specialist.

A previous problem of the car going to limp mode and 'engine system service' required appearing still occurred when accelerating moderately hard i.e above about 3000/3500 rpm. Advised new turbo needed. My mechanic has diagnostic software although think generic and not Vida. Turbo fitted. So now £1000 post-purchase costs incurred. The problem still occurred, so ended up driving more conservatively!

More recently I've been getting the same 'engine system service' appearing and the 'soot filter full' message. I have no idea if connected to previous issues.

Initially my mechanic just reset the codes and we didn't look to resolve the issue but after it did it again I got a DPF guy to come out who advised, after using software, that regeneration not occurring so I needed to resolve the issues that were causing that first and that I should change the DPF pressure sensor, DPF temperature sensor, glow plug control module and thermostat as these may be causing the regen to not happen.

A second opinion by a Volvo specialist local(ish) to me basically condemned the car. They weren't really specific, I didn't really want to hear it and I got the impression that they just didn't want to try and sort the problem.

So where do I go from here? Get rid of it for peanuts? Not something I want to do.

Can anyone advise what they would do and/or who I could take it to in the Peterborough, Sleaford, Grantham area who have good knowledge of Volvos and DPF issues? I really don't want to go to a Volvo dealer to either get codes read or to fix it. I can't afford that!

I am happy to spend money on it but not if it doesn't get me a car that will go 'for a bit'. Happy to sell for a reasonable figure but as it is that won't be a good amount and I don't want to sell it without disclosing the issues for the new owner.

Any help is gratefully received and thanks for reading this. Please let me know if I should actually post in the V70 forum.

Charlie.

S60D5-185 · Dec 30th, 2021, 14:03

First of all, the fuel filter on these is pretty critical so I would change that. It's on the floorpan just ahead of the offside rear wheel.

DPF problems on these is not usually caused by the DPF but by something else which leads to a DPF issue.

The most common one is a boost leak so check all of the boost pipes, remove the lower engine cover and check the orange seal at each end of the resonator box. These are a very common fail. The resonator is the first pipework coming off the turbo downwards. These leaks will give you Soot filter full.

Ask on here if anyone near you has Vida and if they will scan it for you.

Don't use generic readers they don't cut it and more importantly as you have found out after a replacement Turbo ( not needed apparently) that it is foolish to allow someone to guess with your wallet.

The DPF on these 185's is inherently robust and provided everything else is ok very very rarely give issues.

Get the codes read and change the fuel filter.

Good luck................👍

Charliek · Dec 30th, 2021, 14:21

Thanks for this reply. So quick.

Leads to the next question. Can someone read the codes for me? In Bourne Lincolnshire. Is anyone close and I can limp it over there?

S60D5-185 · Dec 30th, 2021, 14:40

This is the dedicated section for your car

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=19

This is another useful section

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=113

Remember that your engine is fitted to several vehicles across the model range so you may get an answer from one of these as well in respect of assistance with Vida reading in your area.

Don't let anyone else work on the car without first having the codes read properly.👍

Dec 30th, 2021, 13:34	#1
Charliek New Member Last Online: Jan 11th, 2022 22:52 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: BOURNE	V70 -07 DPF issues but can't get anyone to help sort it. Hello, I am new to the forums but hope the community can help. I'll try to keep it short but in order to give the whole story, it's likely not to be! I've got a V70 D5 2007 185bhp 132K (My third V70 but 1st 185bhp DPF one - I wish I'd stuck to the old 163bhp versions!) I bought it in April at a good price but think it had problems when I bought it. I bought it privately so accept 'sold as seen' though, so I have tried to deal with issues. In May, after some stuttering occasionally when accelerating I had the initial things sorted, replaced glowplugs and had a 'manifold runner repair kit' fitted by my mechanic who is a good guy although not a V70 specialist. A previous problem of the car going to limp mode and 'engine system service' required appearing still occurred when accelerating moderately hard i.e above about 3000/3500 rpm. Advised new turbo needed. My mechanic has diagnostic software although think generic and not Vida. Turbo fitted. So now £1000 post-purchase costs incurred. The problem still occurred, so ended up driving more conservatively! More recently I've been getting the same 'engine system service' appearing and the 'soot filter full' message. I have no idea if connected to previous issues. Initially my mechanic just reset the codes and we didn't look to resolve the issue but after it did it again I got a DPF guy to come out who advised, after using software, that regeneration not occurring so I needed to resolve the issues that were causing that first and that I should change the DPF pressure sensor, DPF temperature sensor, glow plug control module and thermostat as these may be causing the regen to not happen. A second opinion by a Volvo specialist local(ish) to me basically condemned the car. They weren't really specific, I didn't really want to hear it and I got the impression that they just didn't want to try and sort the problem. So where do I go from here? Get rid of it for peanuts? Not something I want to do. Can anyone advise what they would do and/or who I could take it to in the Peterborough, Sleaford, Grantham area who have good knowledge of Volvos and DPF issues? I really don't want to go to a Volvo dealer to either get codes read or to fix it. I can't afford that! I am happy to spend money on it but not if it doesn't get me a car that will go 'for a bit'. Happy to sell for a reasonable figure but as it is that won't be a good amount and I don't want to sell it without disclosing the issues for the new owner. Any help is gratefully received and thanks for reading this. Please let me know if I should actually post in the V70 forum. Charlie.

Dec 30th, 2021, 14:03	#2
S60D5-185 Me ? Surely Not! Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 19:48 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic. South of Hadrians Wall.	First of all, the fuel filter on these is pretty critical so I would change that. It's on the floorpan just ahead of the offside rear wheel. DPF problems on these is not usually caused by the DPF but by something else which leads to a DPF issue. The most common one is a boost leak so check all of the boost pipes, remove the lower engine cover and check the orange seal at each end of the resonator box. These are a very common fail. The resonator is the first pipework coming off the turbo downwards. These leaks will give you Soot filter full. Ask on here if anyone near you has Vida and if they will scan it for you. Don't use generic readers they don't cut it and more importantly as you have found out after a replacement Turbo ( not needed apparently) that it is foolish to allow someone to guess with your wallet. The DPF on these 185's is inherently robust and provided everything else is ok very very rarely give issues. Get the codes read and change the fuel filter. Good luck................👍 __________________ “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain 😊 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic

Dec 30th, 2021, 14:40	#4
S60D5-185 Me ? Surely Not! Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 19:48 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic. South of Hadrians Wall.	This is the dedicated section for your car https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=19 This is another useful section https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=113 Remember that your engine is fitted to several vehicles across the model range so you may get an answer from one of these as well in respect of assistance with Vida reading in your area. Don't let anyone else work on the car without first having the codes read properly.👍 __________________ “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain 😊 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic

Dec 30th, 2021, 14:21	#3
Charliek New Member Last Online: Jan 11th, 2022 22:52 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: BOURNE	Thanks for this reply. So quick. Leads to the next question. Can someone read the codes for me? In Bourne Lincolnshire. Is anyone close and I can limp it over there?

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