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2004 VOLVO V50 reviews

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M Timberlake, Sussex

Volvo V50 2.0L Tdi 2004

4 star review

Considering the short while I owned my V50 I remember it with pleasure. The performance, road holding and economy were very good - 50mpg without nursing. The seating comfort was the best in any car I have owned and the safety features were excellent. The Dolby Pro Logic sound system was superb and the bi xenon headlamps were fantastic. The emission was very clean although the engine wasn’t the quietest Tdi I’ve ever owned. The semi low profile tyres were a nuisance - giving an uncomfortable ride and road noise. The rear tail gate, when open, meant you had to bend low to load anything in the small load area and when letting the back seats down on one occasion they fell forward tearing my watch off and injuring my arm - like dropping two paving slabs. The external body panels were thin and were prey to any careless mum opening a door in Tesco car park. 6th gear was an overdrive, no good for overtaking unless there was plenty of space. But after a long drive you arrived feeling comfortable and that is a pretty good test of a car in my opinion.

Submitted: 05/08/2010 09:54:24

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Reuben Smith, England

Volvo V50 D SE 2004

2 star review

Great when it works - have spent £1300 on new Engine management and 6 months later it has now decided to start intermittently. Volvo dealership is pretty useless, think they just swap parts and read codes until you run out of money! Servicing is too expensive and electronics are very nice but appear a bit flakey. Looks pretty though - something to look at when you can’t drive the so**ing thing!

Submitted: 25/01/2010 21:04:41

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David Eaves, Warwickshire

Volvo V50 T5 2004

5 star review

I absolutely love this car. I drive long distances and its smooth and comfortable and I get an average of about 34mpg; which isn’t too bad for a petrol. It’s also pretty quick, and you can surprise a few cars at the lights and roundabouts if you want. The overtaking is very good. It’s also proved to be very reliable, only trouble I had was a wheel bearing needed replacing after hitting a very big pot hole but that’s hardly Volvo’s fault. I was a bit sceptical of Volvo before I brought this car due to the image, but would definitely buy another one now, its such a quality car. Would like a go in a d5 as well now!!

Submitted: 20/07/2009 15:47:52

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