Top 10 Things to Know When Buying a P1 Volvo (C30, S40, V50, C70)
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- A little info about P1 Volvos and my top ten suggested items to look for when buying one of these cars.
1. Is it clean?
2. Has the timing belt been replaced?
3. How are the sunroof drains?
4. Is the heater core leaking?
5. How is the PCV?
6. Are the coolant tank and associated hoses in good condition?
7. Is the AC working?
8. Are the engine mounts in good shape?
9. Are the axles in good shape?
10. Is the shifter blind damaged?
11. Is it leaking any fluids?
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oil leaks at cam shafts on t5 was missed , other than that , a great video for any potential buyer .
oh and the audio specs too.
Cam seals are definitely an important item to check for, thanks for the reminder!
Usually caused by not servicing a broken PVC valve :)
Thinking to buy 08 T5 manual car has 100.xxx miles for $5,800 us/Timing Belt and water pump was replaced at 80.xxx miles,car is clean runs nice but will be my first Volvo as a Nissan guy I just don’t know.
It can happen on naturally aspirated 2.4i's, too
@@jnagime Did you buy it?
I recently bought a 05 V50 t5 awd manual with almost all options avalible at the time even keyless entry and start. And I absolutly love it. It’s such a good car. Mine has like 230k miles on it but the previous owner was a Volvo mechanic so he has looken after it since new and it feels. Greetings from Sweden.
How has it held up? Currently looking at a T5 AWD myself, at 18k km
I sold it to a friend and it hasn’t have any issues at all. It passed the mot in sweden with no problems. He has also been towing alot with it. Regret selling it best car i’ve owned and it had 38k km.
hey! I recently bought a 2005 v50 awd t5 as well, my first 6 speed manual. These cars are amazing. I purchased mine from a mechanic as well with 103k miles. From usa
kilbu congrats! You will love it.
@@healthyconsumwr6788 hey are you still owning the v50? I saw one for sale now has 161k miles. I really love this wagon with stick shift and it’s an awd. How do you like yours and what the issues you have after you own it?
Two years ago my friends got together without my knowledge and bought me a 2006 V50 T5 awd 6spd manual in silver 120,000 miles for my birthday. I was both stunned and crazy grateful. What they didn’t now is my love for Volvos that began when I was three years old when my dad got the job as parts manager for a Volvo dealership in our town, A position he held for 17 years.
My love for this car has only grown as my wife and I have driven it to pretty much every beautiful and scenic location in California. Neither my friends nor I realized it at the time, but my car is a freaking unicorn! And working on it has been enjoyable. I no longer listen to anyone who says Volvos are a pain to work on or expensive to buy parts for. Every scrapyard in my area has at least three P1 Volvos in their yard at any given time. And with my alerts on I am handed at least one more every three week to go loot for parts. Owning this car has been a dream. I’m now on the lookout for another one. After stumbling across “importsauce”, a CZcams channel run by a husband and wife in LA, I am now confident that I can swap out a P1 automatic transmission for an M66 manual, replete with correct software and every part needed for less than $2200 for the swap. Now I’m just looking for a features rich P1 with a blown automatic transmission and an owner who just wants to scrap it!
I just want to thank you for doing your channel and for being a source of inspiration and encouragement for me!
I would be very cautious with this swap, if you read into some forums it has been done but it is truly a software nightmare. Also even with junkyard parts 2200 is a little low. But best of luck to you my friend!!
Your channel alone has convinced me to get a P1 Volvo, specifically an S40 or a V50. European market, so probably a 1.6 of 2 liter diesel engine, but definitely a manual transmission.
We bought an ‘05 S40 T5 five years ago for our youngest daughter on her 16th birthday. It had 99k on it.She drove it for 5 years, and just bought herself a 2019 S60, so I got the S40 as a commuter to save miles on my new Silverado.
I love this little car. My wife has driven S60’s since 2000, got hit head on in her ‘09, and walked away. She ended up with a ‘16 XC60 so we are basically a Volvo family. Great cars. Thanks for the video.
i have one for the past 3 year, and all ready have the 3,6,8 and 10 easy to fix in my garage, its a nice car love the audio
I own a v50 and this was so helpful. Thanks!
Excellent video. I am an owner of 2006 s40 2.4i mated with a MW56. The information is very accurate.
Outstanding, informative video. I have 2012 R Design C30 manual with 111,000 miles. It has been a maintenance dream car
Thanks. Very useful information. I just bought a Volvo V50 D3.
Thank you very much for the detailed review, I found it very helpful
9:44 that red c30 looks incredible
Great Video thanks for your time and stay safe out there, God bless.
I have a 06 s40 t5 m66. Stage 2 tune. Shes a beast looks great with ford st rims!
Thank you for putting this together!
Something that can mimic pcv squeal is a loose exhaust manifold. I bought my c30 with that I thought was a belt squeal but it ended up being air squeezing past the exhaust gasket. Some of the manifold nuts had almost completely walked themselves off.
I own a 2012 c70 t5 polestar... love it !!!!
Now a video worth seeing!! Real and important information a shame there is a lot of videos here on CZcams with the same title but with history of the car 🙄 God thank you there still people who makes great content, subscribed for sure 👍🏻
I’m so glad this video exists
Nice video & list. You must have a (many) Volvo(s) to identify so many of these nuances/ issues. I had the leaking sunroof issue on my 2005 s40. It was the only immediate problem when I bought it 2 1/2 years ago. I repaired it for a few bucks with new tubing from the Home Depot. All of the floor board/ insulation had to be taken out & dried. Fortunately, no electronics were harmed. There is a large class-action law suit regarding this issue, here in the U.S., that Volvo keeps dragging-out until claimants no longer own the vehicles or have given up, I'm sure.
Awesome video.
I am buying a 2013 C30 in the next few weeks. It's an automatic because I'm a weenie lol and never learned to drive stick in my 39 years. But it only has 37k miles on it and looks in pristine shape and was serviced regularly by the previous owner. Had to have it shipped to the east coast from out west. So can't wait to take it for my test drive. I already love the car from everything I have read and watched so I am super pumped to get it.
@@noord4256 Bought it this summer and absolutely love the car. Between the unique look, the handling, and little extra speed it had with the horsepower it's a great little car. I have gotten multiple people complimenting the car as well especially after a fresh wash. If I could I would buy a fleet of these cars just to always have one around lol.
Bought a 2006 V50 1.8 Petrol a few weeks ago with only 73k miles on the clock with full service history so but the car hasn't been used much.
However, on the 1.8 check the water temp gets hot as the thermostat can get stuck causing the engine to run slightly cooler than expected. I've ordered a new thermostat housing for about £20.
Also check the headlight horisontal and vertical adjusters, as the white adjusters are prone to stop working. However there is an 8mm Allan key backup adjuster but requires the headlamp to be removed. But it's easy enough as seen on the video.
That's about it I think.
Previous Volvo's I've had has been 340gl, S70 Tdi, 960 2.5, V70 and now the V50.
Good video. I purchased a 2005 S40 T5 FWD auto new in 2005. Low mileage, 45,000 miles, but I have had issues. Lower control arm bushings disintegrated, which is apparently common. Headliner droops due to eco friendly glue. Shifter blind broke within the first year. CV boots cracked, as you mentioned. Rubber window seal strips are crumbling. I was 51 when I bought this car and treat it like I paid for it. The 1st year the car was a rocket and required only part throttle for impressive acceleration. The dealer modified the ECM and now it runs like a Honda Civic. The Volvo dealer sucks.
Great video both in information and video footage (even thought the white text and blue background bring back memories to Moviemaker ;)).
Have experience on ac klutch, damage boots and enginemounts. Volvo v50 2.4 -04. Klutch easy fix, hard to get out thought. Boots easy to change. Enginemount screw got loose on its own...so you better check them.
I'd add that some electronic issues are fairly common, but around 90% of them are because of tarnished CEM-unit connectors. It's located on the passenger side under the glovebox and many problems fix for a while when you just open the box (by unscrewing 2 hand screws) and shake the box a bit so that the connectors move a little. Turning the engine off and on again may be required in some issues. Of course this should only be a temporary solution and when you just have time you should take the whole unit out and clean all the connectors. There are also fuses in the same box which I would highly recommend to also check while you're at it just to ensure less future problems.
I used to have these random problems once/twice a month like; lost wiper control, central locking stopped working, safety belt alarm didn't stop, "lowered engine performance" -warning and maybe more. All of these problems were solved when I cleaned my CEM-unit properly and It's been fine now for around 6 months.
Very nice info! I currently own a '07 Volvo C30 T5. Modded and tuned to 310HP. It's a beast. Still wanting to swap the AWD drivetrain of a V50 and placing it under the C30.
Do you still have the car? Did you swap the AWD into it?
Hee, I think my 2006 V50 needed every one of those fixes; double for the sunroof drains. With the help of your vids, every one of them was DIY doable (aside from the PCV replacement, which was caught while it was still being replaced by the dealer for free).
Hi.
I have a s40 2.0 diesel 2005 (Ken) with the HDI Peugeot engine for nearly 4 years, and recently changed the timing belt at 127000 mile for the first time. The used belt still looked good for a few more thousand, though.
The only maintenance I done was the 2 front springs had snapped on separate occasions (so many potholes on UK roads) and the 2 front shocks were changed, also wheelbearings all around.
But servicing regulary (oil changes filter changes etc) is a must, and my volvo takes me all across the UK, comfortably and reliable, I love it.
Great video, thanks for sharing
Same here, I'm approaching 280,000 km on my 2.0D S40 and engine/gearbox wise, it has been very reliable! I lift the bonnet only to change oil&filters, or to top up fluids. I was lucky to have bought a 2005 model without the DPF and it's dreaded additive system, and with a disconnectable EGR valve without an error msg occuring.
But since I drive the car hard, I've had to replace the dual-mass flywheel at 160k km, and since I was in there, I threw in a whole new clutch kit from LUK while I was at it and it's still holding up perfectly till this day.
As for suspension/handling components, I've had to replace many of thoses numerous times over the past 11 years of ownership, everything from springs to struts to ball joints to bushings to stabilizer links to control arms , you name it ...
Every P1 volvo owner should already be subscribed to your channel
Very good job- thank you
Dang MB you CZcams famous! Don't forget the Crew when you make it big!!!
Great info. Do you have a video for replacing the exterior hatchback handle on a 2008 C30? Second time I tried to open the back hatch the handle broke off. Thinking to tape it back on with electrical tape for the time being.
Also, I have not found an interior hatch release...Does this car not have one?
Wow, awesome video, thank you.
If I had only found your video weeks ago because my coolant Rez just cracked a few weeks ago it has 113,000 miles and it’s the first Rez to the stock one and my ac also recently went bad like you said and I own a 2009 Volvo C30 t5 r design and I love it even if it is an automatic transmission also I did have a problem with the sun roof leaking and destroyed all the electrics in the interior
Good vid. My 01 P2 V70 T5 was $3000, but had 115K on it, in very nice shape. I have wrenched for 30 years, and Volvos are a bit quirky, but almost nothing lasts longer as far as bodys go, and the saftey is stellar, all the way back to the 80's. I almost bought a V50 T5 6M, but the P2 V70 T5 really hooked me. My previous car was a P80 V70XC, and before that an 87 745 Turbo. Opposite lock powerslides on off-ramps was good times in that old girl. Volvo for life, bitches!
If you're thinking of replacing bushings with PolyUrethane bushings, you may want to do the front end of the car first. This will significantly reduce pitching when cornering., and give a noticeable improvement to handling. You may wish to replace your ball joints too, if worn.
However, if you upgrade the back of the car with PU bushings, this will give a harder ride, and will drastically impair ride comfort, causing the effect of bouncing. You will also need to upgrade the shock absorbers to gas shocks on all four struts, to restore the ride to a comfortable smooth level. I would also recommend replacing the strut mounts at the same time, and strut bearings on the front struts.
Also if you get the AWD T5 Manual you get 320mm front brakes!
Great points!
great clip, thanks.
C30 T5 2007, from new, best car I ever bought.
Things to be aware of: (a) Battery life, slightly shorter (heat) as the battery starts to fail, it does effect the engine performance. (b) Oil filter and flame arrestor assembly, can fail early in life, (heat) see if it has been replaced. (c) Disc and Pads as a wearing consumable can catch you during a standard service. (d) Drive shafts, yes. (e) fuel rail pressure control unit, difficult to fault find.
Best tool - OBDII plug in bluetooth module, linked up to the iphone torque app, priceless.
I would add to that that the Haldex awd needs attention after about 180K KM (Pump, Collar sleeve,ect) and that it is imperative to replace the right radiator hose at the same time as the timing belt that is if you dont want to replace your engine.
Great video Bruh!!!
Great video!
Great video, thank you! Liked and subscribed. I adore my C30 Polestar Edition and will never part with it. 😀
another comon problem that i had was the ignition.
the key could also fail and is expensive to change. however the ignition is fairly cheap and easy to change.
I was thinking about a Mini Cooper s but the reliability killed it. Now I stumbled on the c30 and not only does it look meaner but I feel it’s WAY more reliable. DEFINITELY getting a C30 manual.
S40's handling very good bro
nice Ford RS on that Fast Car magazine cover. @Grand Buttler, did you know your car was featured in the video? :D
Very good info
When I bought a used S40 someone had drilled a hole in the oil cap. The engine light was on and the code read that it was running lean. I plugged the hole and heard the nasty hum. I did a little research and found out that the diaphragm in the oil separator unit which you show in the video was torn from age. I ended up replacing the whole unit even though I could have just done the diaphragm. Problem solved. Put a new oil filler cap and the check engine light was gone. I also filled it with full synthetic oil. 200 dollar part but was worth it.
Late reply, but that little rubber diaphragm part is available from IPD for less than $20. Just did this swap on my wife's xc70
I own a 2009 c30 and it's a really fun car to drive. So underrated for what it is but so hard to come by. There are only 4 c30 in my city.
Thanks! Currently looking into buying an S40 T5 :)
Altered Serenity as a T5 s40 owner, I would highly recommend it!
Help guys! Im willing to change my s80 mk1 facelift to s40 t5 manual, is it realible car? I want seriously honest answers plz
I could be mistaken but the facelift model in 2008 got the 6 speed Aisin gearbox. Speaking about the EU model.
Just brought a C30 D4 its an absolute dream
I have a 2.0 litre D too man 👌 with the automatic gearbox.. the machine is an absolute mile muncher on the motorway, will more than happily sit at 80mph, rarely doing less than 50mpg
Had mine for 8 years and its still a joy to drive. It loves big mile journeys-just done a 500 mile round trip at 67mpg.
@@evanleebodies mines been a problematic D4 🥺
@@DSPrints_ How so? The only problem I've had was the heater, the heater itself was cheap to replace but the labour cost was astronomical. More or less all of the dash had to be removed to get to the problem-a day to dismantle and a day to replace.
Very informative video. Could you comment on the life expectancy of the stock turbo on T5 engines, and how difficult they may be to replace?
The stock turbo will outlast the engine with proper maintenance (oil and coolant changes) and attentiveness to replace any seals as soon as they start leaking (usually not until well after 200k miles). I've seen the stock turbos on these cars last upwards of 300k miles, and that's tuned and producing twice the factory boost.
Replacement is easiest if you replace both the turbo and exhaust manifold. This is a bit involved, but can be done with the engine in the car and only take a few hours if you know what you're doing.
I just bought a 2005 s40 2.4 and i love the sound but i want a litte more out of it. So do you have some recommendations for me? I heard someone say its better to leave it stock. Mine has 250 miles on it so im sefondguessing.
Any body got experions on litte or big exhaust changes?
Hello there. I recently bought a 2006 1.6 petrol s40. I just installed the "regular ali express" Bluetooth receiver for better music quality but instead of mode button,I only have the CD button. Is there a way to use the receiver or just forget about it?
Also I'd be interested in some "soft" power upgrade. Here in the UK ecu remap is not available for this variant. Also people aren't too communicating. Can you help? Thanks a lot. David
I HAVE VOLVO C30 2.0 B. I LOVE THIS CAR !!
Ayy similar here! Got a 2007 C30 2.0 SE Sport and I absolutely love my car xD
Hi I have a Volvo C30 se lux 2008 model who would be best to get it tuned by. Volvo or someone else. Cheers
Well done, spot on!
Thanks! Driving 150mi to look at an '08 C30 with low miles, soon :)
Great video. Information and thorough, I'm glad I stumbled upon it. I do have a zillion questions, but just one for now. I have a 2004.5 S40 and I'm searching for some r design upgrades: mirror caps, mirror turn signal lens(mine have yellowed) and front lip. That's it, please advise. Thx
The R design didn't start until the facelift in 2008. To swap the mirror caps, you would need to rewire new assemblies which I did here: czcams.com/video/dOXyr09FPGU/video.html
It's not hard to find replacement turn signal lenses from some of the major parts suppliers or online. Pop off the mirror caps and they're easy to replace: czcams.com/video/UhPsNhE-x3Q/video.html
As for the front lip, if you want the R design lip, you need to upgrade to the 2008+ front bumper, headlights, and a few other little components. If you're just looking for the dynamic trim lip, good luck. Those were discontinued about 8 years ago and are very hard to find, but they occasionally show up on ebay. Heico used to make a lip for these cars as well, but no longer. There are some fiberglass replicas of the dynamic trim lip, but fitment is very poor.
@@MyNameIdeasWereTaken Thanks so much for responding. I don't really need r design mirror caps, just the (matte silver) look which I can take care of. Regarding the lip, I managed to source the part # for the front (not r design though) lip as well as the hardware. So far I've only found the items internationally. 8698083 for the lip and 8698668 for the installation kit. I'll continue to search and post any positive results. Thanks again.
Just bought a 1.6 d for £150 with 40000 miles it had done 7 miles in four years since the last MOT it had a hedge grown over it, Cost £320 for the new mot and that was 4 new tyres, oil filter. fuel filter, air filter, new oil, new brake fluid new pads on the back. Took a day to get it fired up and it runs like a dream ,The only thing wrong with it is a bit paint is worn on the roof where the hedge has worn it down
Hi, is it normal very smooth shifter throw on s40 t5-r.
thank you
I just picked up a 2006 c70 and I love it. I was wondering what can be done to get it to make more power?
Start here: czcams.com/video/aOGiD9GZBXI/video.html
My coolant completely leaked about a month ago, i got stuck with an overheated 2007 s40 2.4 at my friends place and man i checked that coolant level every single day ever since
Pcv stands for positive crankcase ventilation not pressure control valve FYI. Good video
You're 100% right. Can't believe I wrote "Pressure Control Valve." That's what I get for editing on little sleep. Guess my mind was thinking TCV, lol
Great video. I'm looking at either a c30 or S40 R-Design, and I'm curious what specific intake this is that is showing at 1:30. Thanks in advance!
That's the Mototec Intake on my V50: czcams.com/video/EB5ic1FWhGk/video.html
@@MyNameIdeasWereTaken awesome thank you very much!
Any info on the stiff steering?
Very informative video by the C30 god him self lol.
But as a C30 owner i just want to point out that you forgot about the windshield leak, where the environmental-friendly primer which Volvo used back then goes bad, and start leaking all over the dash.
Had to get my whole windshield replaced cause of that lol
Thanks a lot!
Fun fact:
I just replaced my cv axles yesterday on my 2006 V50 - 30mm lowered by Heico Springs and 225mm wide rims are giving the chassis a lot to take. 190k Km
My 2011 V50 2.0D Automatic wasn‘t starting the engine after it was turned off in neutral gear, I had to disconnect the battery for a few seconds... before restarting...never knew what caused this.
Other than that: pretty reliable.
These cars do all sorts of weird things with even the tiniest bit of corrosion built up on the battery terminals. Even disconnecting the battery to reconnect it can often solve unexplained electronic issues.
MyNameIdeasWereTaken I want a T5 V50 AWD sometime. The 2.4 drives good on our Autobahn and is my daily a to b driver. No more power needed. But I wish for more anyway because the 2.0T 20V (in a V70) and the T5 were even smoother running 🥰
I am running 8,2L/100Km sry for not convering xD thats okay imo
Thanks for this good video!
What if a V50 vibrates on acceleration between 35-45 km/h, and vibration stays even after putting new drive shafts and checking that the engine mounts are good?
Could be worn LCAs. Did you replace the drive shafts with Genuine Volvo parts? Many aftermarket axles are not properly balanced.
I’m looking to buy a 2013 R Design premium plus this weekend do you know if these offered blind side and did these models have most of the bugs worked out ?
BLIS was an option that could be equipped to any trim level.
While 2013 was the last model year, there's really no significant difference in any of the P1 Volvos. A few issues that were replaced under extended warranties were all corrected by the 2009 model year.
You reminded me that my 2012 C30 SE Lux (with some r design suspension/chasis parts retrofitted) D2 is due it's first timing belt change soon. I did hear that C30s have a common problem with failing steering racks. Apparently they make a clicking sound when steering, and if they do they're about to fail. With the D2 engine specifically , if you don't drive it often, there's an issue with the DPF which may raise engine oil levels too high, resulting in improper lubrication which results in engine failure. Also on all P1s, the plastic tip of the dipstick may come off and go missing in the oil pan.
Hiroo Matsunaga D2 engine (found in fords and Peugeot’s) do suffer dpf issues if they don’t get a proper run such as a half hour run on highway motor way.
It’s also recommended not to fill to MAX on oil dipstick. Leaving space for oil to be “created” when the dpf is regenerating, it uses more fuel.. and some can by pass piston rings creating this extra oil. Stupid design.
@@DSPrints_ it's a French engine, what can you expect really
Forgot to mention the upper radiator hose. They crack and break over time which can cause these to overheat very quickly. The part is very cheap and can save you thousands in engine repairs.
I love this - can you do a p80 version?
I don't feel familiar enough with P80s to provide a well educated list. My 850 was a problem free car for the few years that we owned it. Aside from checking for oil leaks, the PCV, and worn suspension components, I'm not sure what common problems P80s otherwise have.
Changing the brake/ clutch cylinder fluid every 2 years is recommended. Once the seals fail, the cylinder must be replaced. It is located inside the bell housing which means the transmission must be removed. $$$
Hi a heavy vibration that you feel on dash and steering wheel at idle mostly is bad mounts?
If it's at idle, it's very likely to be bad mounts. Has the car always felt this way? It's also possible that the car has a performance torque mount, which will naturally cause more NVH at idle, but provide an improved shifting feel.
@MyNameldearsWereTaken ¨Great video! Just a few things that you forgot to mention!
Your P1 don't have to be an R-Design´to have the R-Design steering wheel, my V50 has one that one of the previous owners swapped in, plus my V50 allso happen to have heavier steering than an R-Design (my power steering failed).
And All Volvo P1's does not have the Volvo 5-cylinder, in Scandinavia we got..
The five cylinder variants
2.4 140hk 220Nm.
2.4 170hk 230Nm.
T5 220-230hk.
D5 180hk 300-400Nm.
D3.
The fore cylinder variants
1.6D 109 Hk 240 Nm Peugeot (Drive E).
2.0D 135 hk Peugeot.
1.8 and 1.8f 125hk Ford.
2.0 and 2.0f Ford.
D2.
D= Diesel
F= Felxifuel
T=use to mean Turbo
May be an odd question, but is the 2011 C30 T5 Chassis thesame/similar as the 2013 V40 T5? More specifically, will a catback exhaust from a 2013 V40 T5 fit on a C30 T5 directly, apart from needing to move the exhaust tips closer in to fit the bumper outlets? Thanks
The chassis shares many similarities, but I'm not sure if the exhaust would bolt up without needing more extensive modification.
So 2012 st/rs coils fit bolt on?
Excellent review ....however , as mentioned with the PCV , the TCV and the fuel pressure regulator are very problematic on the T5 2.5 engines ...And yes , the engine mounts on those engines don't last ....And twice I had to replace the head gasket on my c30t5 because of overheating due to cracked expansion water bottle ....And it seems it's gone again ....But this time I think its a cracked cylinder sleeve !
TCV and FPS are both good items to replace as part of regular 100k mile maintenance. Though both are easy to replace and I wouldn't consider them to be a "threat" to the overall condition of a used car, nor would they give much leveraging room for haggling on the price. This list was primarily things to watch out for when buying a used P1 that could lead to thousands of dollars in repairs, unexpected damage, or items that sellers might think are more involved than they actually are. :)
Checking the coolant tank for cracks should be a regular habit. I'd suggest you get an aluminum tank if you've overheated twice because of it.
True ....however if the buyer or seller is not aware of these quick fixes , some mechanic seller/buyer can take the issue for a ride ....I live in south Africa on the south coast of durban where temps are religiously high ...And it seems these electrical parts suffer big time ???
Stainless water expansion tank ???
Wow what a nice mod ???? 👍
Thanks man 😊
Awesome video. Interesting that you say the 2.4 is less economical than the T5. I'm strongly considering an '09 C30 1.6 at the local dealer with about 75k miles on. Best value for money in my price range by far
Yep, the 0.1 liters doesn't make a huge difference in fuel consumption, but having the turbo means less throttle input is generally used when driving economically. The T5 is rated at 21city / 30highway (US mpg) while the 2.4i is rated at 21city / 29highway.
but the 2,4 engine is volvos best enginge ever made so thats the one u want if u just want a car that just starts
Do you have a video on how to remove the engine out of a t5 awd
I don't have a full video on it. But it's fairly straight forward. Drain the coolant, disconnect all the coolant hoses and AC lines (you should have the freon extracted, not just released to the atmosphere). Unbolt the downpipe and disconnect vacuum hoses and the throttle body hose. Then unplug all the electrical connectors and remove any of the bolted in wiring harnesses. If you're pulling the engine from the top, you'll want to disconnect the transmission first, which also requires remove the transfer case on an AWD. Pelican Parts has some mediocre write ups for transmission removal. The rest of the engine removal is fairly methodical.
The only thing I dislike about my or was that heavy ass pegs that came with the car and the turning radius
have a squeal on startup in the morning doesn't sound like a belt but theres a video on my profile of the sound
Being on the back of the engine, could be the exhaust manifold gasket or the nuts loosening.
I'd love to own Volvo C70. It's the best hardtop cabrio for the money.
I have a c30 D3 face lift 5 cylinder fantastic car , excellent build quality as good or better than German ...😉
hello, I allow myself to write to you because I have a c30 d5 (2010), and the heico exhaust to install, I am looking for the rear diffuser for installation, do you have any advice on how to find the same diffuser? thank you so much for your videos 😄
If you have a classic V2.0 or Rdesign rear bumper like mine, we made the diffuser fins and now sell them on shapeways. A little pricy for what they are, due to the shapeways markup fees. www.shapeways.com/shops/maker-motorsports
@@MyNameIdeasWereTaken thank you for the quick answers, so you cut out your original diffuser and added fins. ok, I thought the piece was selling outright. I have a classic version. Thanks a lot. I'm really a fan of your c30 and your v50 🥰
Broken suspension coil springs, especially on the C70. CEM problems, usually down to corroded connectors. Aircon condensers fail. The 4 cylinder diesels as sold in Europe can be troublesome but that's generally down to the emissions equipment attached (the 5 cylinder diesels are generally bulletproof), recommended to change the transmission fluid on the auto at 70,000 mile intervals (Volvo say it's sealed for life but that's BS), the "Powershift" transmission can give trouble.
Where is the rear spoiler from I would love one on my c30
It's a custom one that I built. My second design, the first was sold to a friend. The body of the wing itself is a fairly universal design, but making a bracket system that supported the wing load on the roof (brackets on glass are just cosmetic and slight stability) was the more challenging part.
Hey guys, maintenance parts are not expensive for Volvo cars (especially for P1 series)
I have a 2011 S40. Last month I only paid 150 US dollars for periodic filter and oil maintenance (Fuel, Oil, Cabin, Air filter + 0w30 oil + Brake hydraulic liquid + labor for all replacement) in an OFFICIAL VOLVO GARAGE.
Even its a diesel model which has higher costs for the fuel filter.
Volvos are good :)
PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO ON HOW YOU PUT ON THAT BEAUTIFUL WING!!! 🙏🥺😫
Subscribe! I've started a new series where each video will showcase one of the modifications on my C30. I'll have a video about the wing, splitter, and canards in the next few weeks.
C30 T5 is probably the most underrated car along with C70 mk1 ever made
so if i want a c30 for the 5cyl i don't necessarily need the r design?
Correct, the R design is just a trim package. If you're in the US, then all C30s came with the 2.5L turbo 5 cylinder.
I was just wondering how to tell if the car is equipped with sports suspension as I'm looking to buy one and want the better road holding.
Here is my article on looking up the chassis code to identify which parts you have: blog.fcpeuro.com/locating-the-product-plate-on-a-p1-volvo-c30-s40-v50-c70#:~:text=Chassis%20Code%3A,Vehicle%20Identification%20Number%20(VIN).
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Just bought V50 T5 AWD manual, fully serviced in local Volvo dealer where it was bought from. These videos are helping out a lot.
I really need help with connecting aftermarket head unit which does not support can bus system with just plug and play, (found out after purchase) and it has to be done wire by wire but the question is that is the old ECU needed
so the new one will display information about climate control changes etc?
I have found zero information how to make this work or even try.
You have to keep the stock screen and controls for air control and even starting the vehicle, as the car looks for all of these computer components. If you want to install an aftermarket headunit and amp, the best method is to make it completely standalone and rewire the speakers for it. There's really not a lot to be done with audio in these cars. Bluepower makes a head unit that's plug and play, but they have terrible reviews and terrible customer service.
@@MyNameIdeasWereTaken Thanks a lot, makes sense.
I have a volvo s40 '09 model, T5 AWD. How does one go about installing the Polestar tune? Thanks
Only the dealer can add polestar. Sometimes they will offer coupons for it. But honestly, for half the price you can get a Shark or Elevate Stage 1 tune that will deliver more power than Polestar.
@@MyNameIdeasWereTaken Thank you for your reply! I will do some research on the Shark stage tune.
Recently bought a 2009 S40 2.4i and can't find a repair manual for it. All I can find is a manual for 2004-2007. Are the specs the same for a 2007 and 2009?
I'd say 99% of the specs will all be the same. These cars were mostly unchanged from 2004-2013.
Question
2007 V50 manual (only have had it for a week)
Was driving and lost all electrical power.
Key now stuck in ignition and no power at all. Even with new battery.
What could be the problem?
Happen later in the day after picking it up from the mechanic for them to give it a look over. They said everything looked good (besides some normal stuff for its age)
My guess is either a loose ground connection from the battery or CEM. Or it's a bad CEM.