Volvo V50

[jimmyV8]

I went to see a 2.0D V50 in Sport trim at the weekend. Ticked all my boxes for practicality and I dont think it looked too bad. Just wondered if there are any major pitfalls or things I should be checking when I go back?

[ukzz4iroc]

I had a D5 V50 R Design for 2 years. A little cramped, but very comfortable. Even though mine was top of the range, I was surprised I had no trip computer! Not the most competent around the twisties and a fair amount of torque steer but that may be d5 specific.

i think they look good with all the kit and mine went very well indeed (with a tuning box) and I was quite sad to hand her back to the finance company. Would I have another? probably not as I like to change to something completely different (2001 BMW 7 series in my case).

I think they have the suspension set-up well- not too rock hard and not too soft. Hope this helps somehow

[Jonathan27]

I have the 1.8 SE (MY05). The interior is excelsior, sound system is brilliant and its quite a nice looking car. I drove this from Cambridge to Switzerland and it was a breeze thanks to the comfort.
On the negative end, the 2005 V50 has so far needed;

New clutch - £1,300
New engine (following big end failure) - £1,700 recon
Wishbone, Bushes, Ignition... - c£750

and I am now expecting to have to replace the drive shaft soon. The thing to remember is that Volvo made very reliable cars, and then Ford bought them...

[ukzz4iroc]

Yes, the sound system was fantastic- not quite a BOSE or a Hamon Kardon but not too far off.

Mine was 100% reliable but it was a 58 plate car with about 24k miles

[Edmundo2]

I have the V50 RDesign 20D. Looks good, very comfy/relaxing, quick enough for basic mode of transport. Boot is not huge for a tourer, engine a bit coarse although punchyish, have gone through a few wheel bearings/ball joints although I think it's pothole related and dealer not rectifying bent pick up or similar so no fault of the car. All told I like it!

[kieranjholland]

Am I right in thinking this is built on the same chasis as the focus? Both great cars either way. It's a really comfortable motor and the D5 oil burner engine is good... if you don't mind Shell-ing out on petrol, the T5 is an awesome car!

[covmutley]

Had my 54 plate 2.4i about 3 months so cant comment on reliability although I did have the dealer change a wheel bearing which seems a fairly common problem.

ITs the SE so has comfy leather leather seats with plenty of adjustment, ride is good premium sound stereo is excellent, and I think it is a good looking car that is a little different.

Worst thing for me is the lack of cabin storage, as in virtually none! The door pocket can only fit my sunglasses case in, but I guess this is the trade off for the SIPS safety stuff? Maybe I should have the T5 but the car is plenty quick enough- quiet and refined at low revs but with the lovely 5 pot growl when you press on.