[Hugh1965]

My T3 R-Design MY22 makes EXACTLY the same noise. Rattle or tapping very obvious accelerating between 2000 and 4000 rpm but no noise idling or cruising. Car performace is fine. I have also been told by the Volvo dealer that it is normal for the 3-cyl T3 engine. It is very hard to get used to as is sounds instinctively abnormal! An indy said I was lucky there was only one noise from the engine!