Volvo V50 2005 - burnt valve?

[Melonball]

Was wondering if anyone has experienced this problem with a Volvo (or any car). We were travelling on M1 last week and car made a noise (like paper caught in front drivers wheel) and then it started shuddering and then lost ability to accelerate. We pulled into the hard shoulder.There was nothing caught in the wheel and car still could not accelerate. It has been in garage since last week and we are being told it will cost at least 2K to fix!!!

The car never had a problem before and was serviced annually. Seems unbelievable that this can happen to a 2005 car with low mileage. The garage has still not given full diagnosis.

The car failed compression test and apparently of the 4 cylinders, 1 is unsealed, 2 are nearly unsealed and 1 is fine. We were told the cylinder head would have to come off to assess full damage and full cost to fix. Mechanic suspected burst valve but said he couldn't tell until cylinder head came off and that once that happened there was "no going back". He asked if we drove car through water - never! The car is really looked after and hardly goes anywhere - to bus or train station mainly.

I just cant believe this can happen to such a young car and wonder if anyone has similar experience and whether car manufacturer took any responsibilty?

Any views much appreciated!

 

[Petermack]

Was wondering if anyone has experienced this problem with a Volvo (or any car). We were travelling on M1 last week and car made a noise (like paper caught in front drivers wheel) and then it started shuddering and then lost ability to accelerate. We pulled into the hard shoulder.There was nothing caught in the wheel and car still could not accelerate. It has been in garage since last week and we are being told it will cost at least 2K to fix!!!

The car never had a problem before and was serviced annually. Seems unbelievable that this can happen to a 2005 car with low mileage. The garage has still not given full diagnosis.

The car failed compression test and apparently of the 4 cylinders, 1 is unsealed, 2 are nearly unsealed and 1 is fine. We were told the cylinder head would have to come off to assess full damage and full cost to fix. Mechanic suspected burst valve but said he couldn't tell until cylinder head came off and that once that happened there was "no going back". He asked if we drove car through water - never! The car is really looked after and hardly goes anywhere - to bus or train station mainly.

I just cant believe this can happen to such a young car and wonder if anyone has similar experience and whether car manufacturer took any responsibilty?

Any views much appreciated!

What sort of mileage is on the car. Unfortunately with a car of 6 years old it is highly unlikely that the manufacturer would make a goodwill gesture towards the repair costs. I think the warranty on a Volvo is only 2 years. It might be worth your while googling for the the problem to see if there was a recall for the issue or if the problem has been encountered by other Volvo owners.

 

[Troy McClure]

Is that from a volvo dealership ?? An independent guy may be cheaper. Now you know whats wrong ring a few and ask. There is an independent volvo guy in Dublin city centre.
I have a problem with a car a few years ago. Was quoted 800-1200 by a mechanic in Dublin. A guy in Kildare done it for a 100 and said he wouldn't feel right charging more for the job but was not surprised.

What part of the country you in??

 

[Mers1]

Product recalls

Melonball - Have a look on the consumer connect website - there are a number of recalls for Volvos at the moment so maybe this may be a solution for you.