Where did I buy a 2005 Volvo V50?
I bought this car used via E bay from a private seller. It has had only three odd failures that were easily fixed. One rear hub sheared off three bolts and was replaced. Cause was never determined. Fuel pump module and oil trap failed and were replaced. Other service has been routine.
Are there any problems with the Volvo V50?
The electronic system is always failing, with all kinds all scary warning signs: Engine Failure, Break Failure, Transmissions failure! This week was the worst. The immobilizer warning comes on and the key is stuck at position 1. Had to get it towed to the shop. Volvo has not been able to fix the problem after so many software upgrades.
What kind of tires does a Volvo V50 use?
With snow tires used in the winter with four wheel drive and six speed manual trans it is an amazing winter car. I go places that the SUV crowd can’t go because they use “all-season” tires which in fact are really “no-season” tires.
What kind of engine does a V50 have?
A 168-horsepower, 2.4-liter inline-five-cylinder engine goes into the regular front-wheel-drive V50, while the high-performance T5 edition gets a turbocharged inline-five-cylinder engine that produces 218 hp. The prior V40 wagon had four-cylinder power. Front- and all-wheel-drive wagons will be offered.
How many horsepower does a Volvo V50 have?
Volvo intends to make 6,500 V50 wagons available to U.S. dealerships each year. A 168-horsepower, 2.4-liter inline-five-cylinder engine goes into the regular front-wheel-drive V50, while the high-performance T5 edition gets a turbocharged inline-five-cylinder engine that produces 218 hp.
Is the Volvo V50 a good winter car?
Fuel pump module and oil trap failed and were replaced. Other service has been routine. It handles well, accelerates well and gets 25 to 28 mpg day in and day out. With snow tires used in the winter with four wheel drive and six speed manual trans it is an amazing winter car.
What are the warning signs for a Volvo V50?
The electronic system is always failing, with all kinds all scary warning signs: Engine Failure, Break Failure, Transmissions failure! This week was the worst. The immobilizer warning comes on and the key is stuck at position 1. Had to get it towed to the shop.