LDV T60 Max Plus common problems: what to check before you buy
Credov's researched list of the 2 faults the LDV T60 Max Plus is known for, 2 of them serious or costly. Each one says what to look for when you check the car, so you can spot it before you buy. Not every car has these faults: they are the ones worth checking on this model.
Known problems on the LDV T60 Max Plus
T60 Max turbo lag, stalls
Safety risk
SC20M218, D20 · diesel · Engine
What to look for: Pull away firmly from a standstill several times and note any delay of more than a second, surge or stall.
Why it matters: A sudden stall or an unpredictable surge of power when pulling into traffic is a safety risk, and the fault has not always been resolved by a software update.
What to look for: Look at the gearbox case and breather/fill plugs for wet fluid, and check it engages Drive and Reverse promptly.
Why it matters: A transmission that has lost fluid can suddenly refuse to engage a gear, leaving the vehicle stranded, and running it low risks turning a reseal into a full rebuild.
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Also check on every car
On top of the faults above, every Credov inspection covers the basics: fuel smell, leaks or filler rust, engine oil leaks, power steering fluid leak, drive belt cracks or squeal, rust underneath: chassis and mounts, engine mounts, engine oil level and colour, coolant level, colour and leaks, head gasket failure signs, cold start: rattle, knock or smoke, rough or hunting idle, engine running hot on gauge, gearbox or diff oil leak, swapped gearbox without lvv and more.
Researched by Credov from manufacturer recalls and service bulletins, owner reports and workshop sources. Repair prices are typical ranges, not quotes. See also fault codes and repair costs.