C30 2.0D or D3

Cduncan · Apr 14th, 2017, 23:26

Hi,

Considering purchasing a C30, I've done a little research and I've gathered < 2010 models used a 2 litre diesel from Ford (136bhp) version and 2011 onwards used a volvo modified 2.4 for the 150bhp diesel.

Question I have is which one is the most reliable/ better to live with? You would assume the later Volvo one but then again the Ford diesel, in a Mondeo say have know to be workhorses.

I ask because In my budget i could get a 2.0D on 49,000 or a D3 on 69,000 ... naturally I like the sound of the lower miles 2.0D 2010 model but then again the D3 would be aassumed a more reliable one at higher miles and gives better MPG and cheaper road tax.

Advice is welcomed ! New to forum, will be interested to read around. THanks.

GrahamBrown1 · Apr 15th, 2017, 07:59

You'll like the sound of the extra cylinder with the d3. Has to be d3 for me you want a Volvo so why not get a Volvo engine. The Peugeot engine is far more troublesome and sounds like a bucket of bricks but that's just my opinion. I wouldn't touch one with a barge pole!

Cduncan · Apr 15th, 2017, 09:56

Hi thanks for the reply. Interesting you say Peugeot...? I read Ford or was that relating to the 1.6 petrol engine ?

So with a D3 on 70,000 would i expect any major maintenance around then - known major failures or Cam belt interval?

Rooster · Apr 15th, 2017, 10:36

D3 D3 D3 Oh yeah the D3,

108k or 10 years is belt intervals,

70k is nothing for a 5 pot volvo diesel engine as long as it is looked after

Cduncan · Apr 15th, 2017, 11:20

I assumed as much with the Volvo engine beingredients the best, I don't think I account for its history completely being a 6+ year old car although it has service history but is due one as it hasn't been serviced for 10,000 miles over 2 years. The pads and discs were knackered All around despite bring highlighted on previous MOT but the dealer is putting it in the workshop to service / do what it needs so i will see the feedback from that and consider it then. Only other issue is I'm two sided on the Burnt orange of the car colour lol but I find the D3 is rare to come my at a good mileage/price for me.

jamesiejones · Apr 26th, 2017, 13:16

Can anyone recommend a good company for a reconditioned gear box for a 2011 C30 diesel C30 volvo. Have been quoted £1400 + vat.

Rooster · Apr 26th, 2017, 20:53

What gearbox, manual or auto??

Apr 14th, 2017, 23:26	#1
Cduncan New Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2017 23:12 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Darlington	C30 2.0D or D3 Hi, Considering purchasing a C30, I've done a little research and I've gathered < 2010 models used a 2 litre diesel from Ford (136bhp) version and 2011 onwards used a volvo modified 2.4 for the 150bhp diesel. Question I have is which one is the most reliable/ better to live with? You would assume the later Volvo one but then again the Ford diesel, in a Mondeo say have know to be workhorses. I ask because In my budget i could get a 2.0D on 49,000 or a D3 on 69,000 ... naturally I like the sound of the lower miles 2.0D 2010 model but then again the D3 would be aassumed a more reliable one at higher miles and gives better MPG and cheaper road tax. Advice is welcomed ! New to forum, will be interested to read around. THanks.

Apr 15th, 2017, 07:59	#2
GrahamBrown1 VOC Member Last Online: Today 09:50 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire	You'll like the sound of the extra cylinder with the d3. Has to be d3 for me you want a Volvo so why not get a Volvo engine. The Peugeot engine is far more troublesome and sounds like a bucket of bricks but that's just my opinion. I wouldn't touch one with a barge pole! __________________ Previous -03 S40, 04 V70 D5, 04 V70 D5 Sport, 05 V50, 07 S60 D5, 09 V70 D5 R design, 12 XC60 DrivE, 15 V60 D3 Current- 05 XC90 D5 Exec, 12 XC70 D4 AWD Se Lux, 14 S80 D3 Se Lux

Apr 15th, 2017, 10:36	#4
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	D3 D3 D3 Oh yeah the D3, 108k or 10 years is belt intervals, 70k is nothing for a 5 pot volvo diesel engine as long as it is looked after __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

Apr 26th, 2017, 13:16	#6
jamesiejones New Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2017 07:47 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: narberth	gear box C30 diesel Can anyone recommend a good company for a reconditioned gear box for a 2011 C30 diesel C30 volvo. Have been quoted £1400 + vat.

Apr 26th, 2017, 20:53	#7
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	What gearbox, manual or auto?? __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

Apr 15th, 2017, 09:56	#3
Cduncan New Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2017 23:12 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Darlington	Hi thanks for the reply. Interesting you say Peugeot...? I read Ford or was that relating to the 1.6 petrol engine ? So with a D3 on 70,000 would i expect any major maintenance around then - known major failures or Cam belt interval?

Apr 15th, 2017, 11:20	#5
Cduncan New Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2017 23:12 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Darlington	I assumed as much with the Volvo engine beingredients the best, I don't think I account for its history completely being a 6+ year old car although it has service history but is due one as it hasn't been serviced for 10,000 miles over 2 years. The pads and discs were knackered All around despite bring highlighted on previous MOT but the dealer is putting it in the workshop to service / do what it needs so i will see the feedback from that and consider it then. Only other issue is I'm two sided on the Burnt orange of the car colour lol but I find the D3 is rare to come my at a good mileage/price for me.

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