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Volvo V50 Car Reviews

Number of reviews: 8

Simon Clements, Bedfordshire

Volvo V50 2.0d r design 2008

Had it just over a year now, it is my first company car; didn’t know my boss had got me the r design until it turned up at the office. I was like a kid at Christmas! I drive around 35000 miles a year and it has been trouble free. I drive it quite hard and at 36000 it now needs its 2nd set of rear tyres and 3rd set of fronts. I get 42/44mpg when pushing on, the seats and headrests are fantastic when doing 400 miles a day. The only real niggle is the headlights/fuel filler release/fog light buttons have not survived the conversion to RHD; there is no dashboard light for the front fogs and the button is obscured by the steering wheel. I love the huge torque and have surprised faster cars a few times. I do find the DTSC gets in the way sometimes too. The space behind the floating dash is perfect for my man bag!!!! It looks good in black but is a bitch to keep clean. I would love to try a t5d... Overall I can’t complain... it’s free after all!

Submitted: 22/06/2009 12:03:47

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Fedup, England

Volvo V50 2.0D 2006

Has an intermittent problem with not starting. Doesn’t matter what the weather, time of day, even after a journey. Local Volvo dealer cannot find the problem. I’ve even tried using a different make of diesel.

Submitted: 21/01/2009 09:00:59

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James Roberts, Lancashire

Volvo V50 2 litre diesel estate 2008

Has anyone else found the car goes along at 20+ mph without your foot on the gas even uphill, also picks up speed going round corners so much so that I have to brake in the corner which is dangerous. I have had it into my dealer twice but they can’t find the fault on diagnostics and to be honest they do not really want to know. Also, the car steams up badly I can’t keep it clear unless I select the screen button which only works on aircon, then you can’t have the heating on as well, which in this weather is freezing. I am finding the fuel consumption poor - only getting approximately 38mpg on combined usage when statistics claim I should be getting 50+. I am so disappointed with it I am seriously thinking of getting rid, bought it for safety features but it’s the worst car I’ve had.

Submitted: 30/12/2008 15:38:33

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Peter Fearnley, Yorkshire

Volvo V50 2.0d r design se sport 2008

One of the best mid range car I’ve ever drove - comes with loads of extras - also came with a good service package. The car looks the biz . Test drove the A4 - the car was not a patch on the Volvo. Just one down side - I would have liked badges on the back to let people behind know what the car is.

Submitted: 22/08/2008 15:59:40

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Jonathan Maitland-MacIntyre, Berwickshire

Volvo V50 D5 2.4 185bhp SE Sport R-Design 2008

Forget the T5 version and certainly don’t bother with the 2 litre engines or the even smaller ones, this is the one to have for sure! With the R-Design spec and the 18" wheels, as well, it’s transformed as ’a looker’ too. Brilliant mid-range acceleration, this will cruise all day and return mid 40s consumption at a steady (illegal) 85 on the motorway. Off the lights it’ll leave much more fancied German machines for dead and all from a wonderfully warble-y 5 cylinder engine. Sure it mightn’t handle through the bends quite as well as some of the Germans but it’ll leave them for dead on the straights and having had Audi Avants (A6s and A4s) in the past you won’t need to spend a fortune on osteopath bills to sort out your jarred bones either! I reckon these are the bargain of all bargains.......

Submitted: 15/08/2008 09:26:04

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Markus Fors, County Fermanagh

Volvo V50 V50 1.6D SE 5dr

Cheers: Fuel efficient Comfortable Flexible The total economy makes it a good buy. Jeers: Overpriced Comments: The most environmental Volvo so far beside the C30 1,6D. It’s easy to get a brief overview, easy to reach and easy to use the buttons, they are accessable and approachable. There’s been a lot of talk about the cup holders and where to storage junk but hey isn’t it like that if you don’t have anywhere to storage it, it wont be left there. Overall , it’s exactly what I had expected where fuel consumption, station-wagon,environmental awareness and the overall total economy were my top issues. I went from a petrol driven VW Golf III 1,6 -03 to the brand new Volvo V50 1,6 Diesel and SAVED about a ? 50 a month (I drive long distances). This was one of my best car buys I’ve done. If I wasn’t in need of a station wagon (my dog) I’d go for the C30 1,6D Efficiency that comes out this spring and save even more money. But unfortually that car is too small for us. I will for sure test drive it though and see what I will miss.

Submitted: 12/12/2007 09:21:24

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David Davidson, England

Volvo V50 1.6D 2006

I like the car very much to be this small engine and low consuming it is nice to drive. BUT several 3times noe the engine have suddenly lost power during driving. the engine dont rev over 2800rpm and max speed is around 60kph The volvo dealer have not been able to trace the error and complain that it is so hard to investigate due to that the error is gone when they recive the vehicle. Problem is temporarly gone when when cykle the ignition - and workshop are never open in the evenings or hollidays when it happens. please could anyone with similar problem send the VIN number so I can Investigate what the solutions have been for your cars d.andersson@hrmritline.se

Submitted: 07/12/2007 09:09:50

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Paul Rose, Leicestershire

Volvo V50 1.6D SE 5dr

Reliable, safe and pratical, as you’d expect from a Volvo. The V50 is a lot better looking than most Volvos and has some nice sporty details inside. Great to drive and handles perfectly. I’m extremely pleased with this car. I’m only giving it 4 out f 5 because there is a little more engine noise than I would like but I wouldn’t say it’s intrusive. Very good car.

Submitted: 26/10/2007 21:04:14

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Number of reviews: 8

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