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It’s a 57 plate done 162k. DPF aside, the thing drives absolutely mint, seriously it is stunning. I thought my 3 day blast had sorted it as no issues whatsoever and neither for the customer over 400 miles. There were no faults present when I scanned the car pre sale and it certainly wasn’t down on power. Like I say, nice customer to have, very genuine so he will get the best attention including a refund if I cannot sort it out. Thanks for all the tips and help guys. The car is rammed with service history but the last owner comes from a little village by me, hasn’t had it long at all (March) and I reckon they only did short hops and thus promoted a DPF issue. I was convinced it was sorted after driving it and I gave it a good run before committing to a new windscreen, new discs and a timing kit + full service. Even when you try and do everything right, it can still bite you but hey ho.

Thank you Mark I appreciate your input on this. And thanks Rory, I had the same thought but albeit close in distance they are 1 1/2 hours drive away. I will update you all.

Thanks Guys To be honest, the soot filter full was on when I collected the car. I ran it for three days (40 mile round trips) and saw loads of black smoke come out and the warning went off. I tried to do a forced regen on my Autel but Volvo isn't supported. It has come on again only today, guy does decent journey's and has covered 400 miles in less than a week. The guy says it literally will not rev up (typical limp mode) and he doesn't want to drive it, so although your suggestion is appreciated SC, I really need to find somewhere close to him. I have said he can bring it back here but he doesn't feel happy to drive it. Just for the record, this isn't a screamer - he is a totally decent lad and I just want to sort it asap for him. Anyone know Linctraders no.?

I am not with the car, so cannot read codes. Soot filter full, which I thinks is Volvo's equivalent term of a DPF filter - car gone into limp mode.

Hi Guys Anyone recommend a good indi garage in Grantham Lincs area please? Got a D5 Volvo with a soot filter (DPF) issue. Thanks

You're right L-P, the car does look completely different Looks great but you have missed a tiny bit That's not OCD, that is the only way it should be.

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Work out: 1) How much have 3rd party warranties cost you to place over the past 6 months - A 2) How much you have had to pay for items not covered - B 3) How much you have paid to "top up" partially accepted claims - C 4) Total value of honoured claims for same period - D Now calculate (A+B+C) - D If you have a positive value - self warrant

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I don’t have a chip on my shoulder but other than that, I would be perfect

Thanks Tim Cheers Simon - keeps us humble Thanks TG I will conclude this story tomorrow when all done and dusted. Probably be something along the lines of my step mother hates it

Thanks Dave

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It seems that way mate - struggling to keep at least 12 ready for December - not a bad problem to have.

Second one dealt for the day - subject to finance (pre approved and invoice requested/sent). I'm back, guess who's back, back again.

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Final Result - DMF Locked Solid - now fixed Thanks Guys

Ut's my bloody OCD

You've brainwashed yourself there Dave, I don't normally disagree but that is an awful soft roader - G Wagon is good though. Anyway an update, things are looking up: BMW is in the garage as we speak - their quick and dirty assessment also points to DMF (but they aren't ruling anything out until a full inspection is performed) The Polish guy who I thought wasted my time yesterday has just sent a deposit on the BMW A very keen buyer is coming to look at the Peugeot swapper I took in the other week at 10 am BCA has already delivered my 3 purchases from last Thursday already - AND they all start. It's going to be a busy day but a good day

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As much as I liked Harry Enfield - there is about 2 people who would know I had won the lottery and one of those would be the dog

Would you ask a builder if he still craves a country pile? I have been in and out of this game for a number of years, done well AND lost everything. Do I love cars? Yes Are you really telling me if you won the lottery, a significant car wouldn’t appear somewhere on your list? Personally speaking (family aside): Car(s) would be number 2 on my list. You can probably guess No. 1