Help Me Diagnose my Volvo Problem. Please.

C30Owner · Nov 4th, 2020, 22:55

Hi All.

I have a very trusted steed known as my volvo c30.

On the Way home today I was doing a little over 70 on a motorway. Until I suddenly lost power, the engine failed and all lights went flashed up on the dash. Similar to what happens during a stall.

I slowly went to the inner lane but before I went onto the hard shoulder I attempted to restart which It did. But the engine light came on & the engine is vibrating big time. Whenever I tried to accelerate over 40mph the engine cuts out, there is an sound coming from under the bonnet also.

Luckily I was 2 miles from home so I drove home.

1) The engine temp was in the middle (normal)
2) After opening the bonnet there is liquid on the inside of the hood near the reservoir. The liquid feels oily.
3) The vibrations at idle are really jarring and bad
4) The engine warning light stays on.
5)The Coolant is medium full & engine oil on dipstick is between two notches (ok)

Guys What can it be?

c1800 · Nov 5th, 2020, 04:59

Suggest you post in the dedicated C30 forum, you’ll get a dedicated audience there.

deepsix · Nov 5th, 2020, 06:11

Possibly head gasket gone....

C30Owner · Nov 5th, 2020, 06:39

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Possibly head gasket gone....

Hmmm doesn't sound good. I so glad to even get one reply here.

Can you describe this moisture? Picture taken 20 mins after failure.

C30Owner · Nov 5th, 2020, 06:44

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Originally Posted by C30Owner

Hmmm doesn't sound good. I so glad to even get one reply here.

Can you describe this moisture? Picture taken 20 mins after failure.

If I was to self diagnose I would say "moisture of the coolant leaked onto the engine mount causing a faliure" But would shaking cause the enging light to show up?

Sotosound · Nov 5th, 2020, 09:17

If you post in the C30 forum, it would help other members if you tell them more about your car, for instance engine size and type, transmission type, age, mileage etc.

This information will help to guide their responses.

Nov 4th, 2020, 22:55	#1
C30Owner New Member Last Online: Nov 5th, 2020 07:25 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: London	Help Me Diagnose my Volvo Problem. Please. Hi All. I have a very trusted steed known as my volvo c30. On the Way home today I was doing a little over 70 on a motorway. Until I suddenly lost power, the engine failed and all lights went flashed up on the dash. Similar to what happens during a stall. I slowly went to the inner lane but before I went onto the hard shoulder I attempted to restart which It did. But the engine light came on & the engine is vibrating big time. Whenever I tried to accelerate over 40mph the engine cuts out, there is an sound coming from under the bonnet also. Luckily I was 2 miles from home so I drove home. 1) The engine temp was in the middle (normal) 2) After opening the bonnet there is liquid on the inside of the hood near the reservoir. The liquid feels oily. 3) The vibrations at idle are really jarring and bad 4) The engine warning light stays on. 5)The Coolant is medium full & engine oil on dipstick is between two notches (ok) Guys What can it be?

Nov 5th, 2020, 06:11	#3
deepsix Senior Member Last Online: Today 07:22 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Romsey	Possibly head gasket gone.... __________________ 1973 1800ES 2017 V90 CC D5 power pulse. Polestar and lots of toys. I'm a Hornithologist, I love exotic birds.

Nov 5th, 2020, 04:59	#2
c1800 Master Member Last Online: Jul 28th, 2024 16:26 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Alberta	Suggest you post in the dedicated C30 forum, you’ll get a dedicated audience there.

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Sotosound Premier Member Last Online: Today 07:24 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Aylesbury	If you post in the C30 forum, it would help other members if you tell them more about your car, for instance engine size and type, transmission type, age, mileage etc. This information will help to guide their responses.

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