Where does the Volvo V50 rank in reliability?
Reliability Survey. Volvo, as a brand, finished in a shared 20th place with Audi, out of a list of 31 manufacturers. That’s still ahead of Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar, but behind rivals such as BMW. What is it like?
What kind of track does the Volvo V50 go on?
Volvo also offered an opportunity to try the V50 T5 AWD automatic on a typical rough and hilly farm track. Precisely the sort of access road buyers of this sort of car buy it for.
What’s the average speed of a Volvo V50?
Volvo’s test route for this car was almost all Spanish Autopista, which the company felt was its natural habitat. And there’s no doubt it’s a fine cruiser with an extremely tall sixth gear giving around 38mph per 1,000rpm, which means you’re turning less than 2,000rpm at the absurdly low UK motorway limit.
How can I tell if my Volvo V50 has a DPF?
Not all diesel V50s had a DPF, mind, and working out whether your car has one or not can be a bit of a minefield. Look at the VIN number that’s shown in either the bottom corner of the windscreen on the passenger side, or on a plaque under the bonnet. If the eighth character is a ‘3’, then it denotes an early Euro 3 model which won’t have a DPF.
What to look for in a Volvo s?
As a rule, Volvo s tend to wear high mileages very well, but this could lead to neglect from complacent owners. As such, look for evidence that the car has been properly maintained, both in the obvious areas such as a full service history and lots of documentation, but also in the details.
What kind of engine does a 2004 Volvo S60 have?
The 2004 S60 Rs 2.5-liter inline-five-cylinder engine produces 300 hp and 295 pounds-feet of torque; it drives either a five-speed-automatic or six-speed-manual transmission. Three driving modes are available: Comfort, Sport and Advanced Sport.
Is the Volvo S60 a front wheel drive car?
Volvos front-wheel-drive S60 sedan is slotted between the companys entry-level S40 and top-of-the-line S80; it was launched for the 2000 model year. Based on the S80s platform, the S60 bears a family resemblance but is shorter in wheelbase and overall length.