Av8r3400 Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Hello all. I'm currently looking at a 2012 D13 powered Volvo that I am very interested in. I-Shift with 687k miles. It's had a couple "major" repairs in it's history since new (have the records) and I wanted to bounce a few of these off the knowledge base here to see if there are any red flags with these: 3/14 345k miles - New Injectors due to a misfire under load.2/15 456k miles - DEF pump and harness replaced due to check engine code.4/15 468k miles - Water Pump and one EGR cooler replaced due to both leaking.11/15 533k miles - New injectors due to hard starting, New Radiator and CAC because of leaks, new exhaust flex pipe due to leak, power divider pinion leak and trans oil/filter change.9/16 635k miles - New DPF Harness and DPF differential pressure sensor because of melted wires. It's at a reputable dealer (well known to the forum) and I believe they can be trusted. I'm just looking to see if any of these items would require further digging on the part of a potential purchaser. They seem at face value to be fairly routine and common problem/fixes. I wonder if the original replacement of the DPF harness was done wrong and this caused the melting necessitating the second replacement. Any thoughts or comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! Av8r34002012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift & 2021 Grand Design Momentum 397TH I'd rather die trying to live - Than live trying not to die. -Leonard Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasFlyer Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 What sort of price? Any idea what the truck was used for? Fleet or Owner/ Operator? John Southern Nevada 2008 Volvo 780, D13, I-Shift 2017 Keystone Fuzion 420 Toyhauler 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3-RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted April 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 It was a fleet grain hauler in the northern planes... Av8r34002012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift & 2021 Grand Design Momentum 397TH I'd rather die trying to live - Than live trying not to die. -Leonard Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasFlyer Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Well depending on price, that does not sound like a bad Mx history at all. Sounds like possibly a mechanic that liked to throw parts at a problem in hopes of curing it (Injectors), but nothing bad. With that said, there may be other components, such as starter, alternator, etc. that would be coming up to the end of thier normal life cycle. if you are serious, I highly recommend National Inspection Service, an oil analysis and a Dyno test. John Southern Nevada 2008 Volvo 780, D13, I-Shift 2017 Keystone Fuzion 420 Toyhauler 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3-RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Patterson Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Another big ticket item, if it hasn't been done already, would be the I-Shift oil change which is due at 500K I think. I got our dealership to do that as part of the deal. Shawn and Andrea Elvis the Cheagle Dog 2013 Volvo 730 / iShift / D13 XE Package / ET Hitch 2016 DRV Mobile Suites 43 Atlanta 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited Read the blog at 40foothouse.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDirectionHome Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Those are a lot of significant issues. 2010-2012 most companies were still "learning" the 2010 emissions game. Price, condition, and equipment list would drive my decision... in that order. "There are No Experts, Do the Math!" 2014 Freightliner Cascadia DD16 600hp 1850ft-lb 18spd 3.31 260"wb SpaceCraft S-470 SKP #131740 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted April 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 The Trans oil was changed at 533k miles. With some off-line assistance form some members and a couple expert friends, I decided to put a deposit on the truck. Pending oil labs, independent inspection (NIS), dyno run and my own final inspection. Many hurdles yet, far from a done deal, but we're on the way. Then to single short, ET Sr., Direct-Link... Av8r34002012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift & 2021 Grand Design Momentum 397TH I'd rather die trying to live - Than live trying not to die. -Leonard Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasFlyer Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 Looks good, what sort of price? John Southern Nevada 2008 Volvo 780, D13, I-Shift 2017 Keystone Fuzion 420 Toyhauler 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3-RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLghtning Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 Is that the 730 model? That is my favorite model I think. Dan (Class of 2017) - 2012 Ram 3500 & 2005 Alpenlite Valhalla 29RK Contact me at rvsolarconsulting.com or Two Wheel Ramblin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted April 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 Yes, its a 730. Once the final deal is done, I'll discuss price information. Av8r34002012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift & 2021 Grand Design Momentum 397TH I'd rather die trying to live - Than live trying not to die. -Leonard Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasFlyer Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 Makes sense. With the miles that the truck is at, I don't think the items that were replaced are that outlandish. John Southern Nevada 2008 Volvo 780, D13, I-Shift 2017 Keystone Fuzion 420 Toyhauler 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3-RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan412 Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 Nice looking truck 2011 Volvo D13 485/1750 Eaton 13 Speed 2016 Montana 3820FK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluflame11 Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 Very nice looking truck.... we are partial to the 730 as well.... and it fits in our garage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted April 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Inspection happens Tuesday. Oil samples taken today. I should have results for both by the end of the week... Another teaser... Av8r34002012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift & 2021 Grand Design Momentum 397TH I'd rather die trying to live - Than live trying not to die. -Leonard Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasFlyer Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Congratulations, that is a clean looking truck.... John Southern Nevada 2008 Volvo 780, D13, I-Shift 2017 Keystone Fuzion 420 Toyhauler 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3-RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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