Diesel · 2007–2016
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All about the Volvo V70 3All about the 2.0 HDi / TDCi / BlueHDi (DW10) engine
The 2.0 HDi / TDCi / BlueHDi (DW10) engine was fitted to the Volvo V70 3 (2007–2016). In the EU that is 16.9 % of all new cars of this generation.
The most expensive known risk is automatic gearbox (XC90 T6 / some 5-speed): it usually appears at 120,000–220,000 km and costs €300–3,000 to fix.
✓ The faults of this engine were checked against sources (10/2026). Each item has at least two independent sources or an official recall or parts-maker technical note.
Signs: Coolant level drops, temperature warning or erratic gauge, heating stops working, loss of power
Fix: Stop driving when it overheats; replace the water pump together with the timing belt kit and check the head gasket; ask the dealer about the 5-year / 150,000 km cover on some 3008s
Signs: Hard starting, rough idle or misfire, smoke, knocking, injector fault codes; fuel in the oil in bad cases
Fix: Read injector corrections and do a return-flow test; repair or replace only the faulty injectors and code them to the ECU
Signs: Power loss or limp mode, black smoke, rough running, EGR fault codes; worse with short trips
Fix: Clean or replace the EGR valve; cleaning usually helps only for a while
Signs: Limp mode under load, overboost or underboost codes, surging power, whistling
Fix: Check vacuum hoses, the boost-control solenoid and the boost sensor first; clean or rebuild the turbo if the vanes stick
Signs: DPF or additive-level warning, limp mode after long periods of city driving
Fix: Refill the additive and reset the counter, check the pressure sensor, force a regeneration; clean or replace the DPF if it is full
Signs: Hard starting, uneven running, power loss or limp mode, rail pressure fault codes, smoke
Fix: Check rail pressure in live data and the fuel filter; replace the pressure regulator valve, or the pump only if it is worn
Signs: Ticking from the top of the engine after a cold start that fades after a few minutes
Fix: Use the correct oil and shorter change intervals; if it persists, replace the lifters (camshafts must come out)
Signs: Clunk, AWD not engaging, oil leak
Fix: Replace angle gear / seals; change oil
Signs: Slipping, harsh shifts
Fix: Fluid flush; rebuild
Signs: Random electrical faults
Fix: Diagnose; replace module
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
Signs: Harsh 2–3 / 3–4 shifts, flare
Fix: Fluid flush; valve body
Signs: Rough shifts when the fluid is old
Fix: Fluid change every 60,000 km
Typical routine maintenance cost for 100,000 km: €2,400–5,750. Sum of the services and wear parts in the plan above (about 15,000 km a year, independent workshop), without faults.
Intervals and typical prices for the Volvo V70 3 with the 2.0 HDi / TDCi / BlueHDi (DW10) engine. The app gives the exact plan for your mileage.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 150,000 km or every 120 months | €450–900 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (47). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
The faults with the highest risk: automatic gearbox (XC90 T6 / some 5-speed) (120,000–220,000 km, €300–3,000); AWD angle gear (bevel gear) (100,000–200,000 km, €600–2,000); injector faults (worn, leaking back or sticking injectors) (150,000–250,000 km, €250–1,600); DPF clogging; additive (Eolys) runs low (additive systems) (80,000–200,000 km, €100–1,500).
Belt · 150,000 km / every 120 mo.
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Main sources for the faults of this engine:
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles. How we check the data →
Updated 29/10/2026