Why won't my Volvo V50 2.0d rev beyond 3000rpm?

I have a 2005 Volvo V50 2.0d (full Volvo service history) with 140,000 miles that will not rev beyond 3000rpm. Have you any ideas as to why this is?

Asked on 6 July 2010 by Oliver Law

Answered by Honest John
Possibly a blocked air filter or a partially blocked cat converter/DPF.
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