My Volvo emits smoke, what to do?

My Volvo emits smoke, what to do?

My v50 (2008 2l D) tends to smoke on hard acceleration. She's not using oil though. Any thoughts?

Our answer:

Hi David,

Sounds like it could be a turbo issue. Bearing possibly, or maybe a breather pipe. Whatever it is, black smoke on a modern diesel is bad news, so get yourself to a garage. 

Shane O'Donoghue

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