Is Volvo V50 any good?
Handsome lines and a robust interior help give it an upmarket look and feel, plus the DRIVe diesel models are cheap to tax and will return around 50mpg. Ford Focus underpinnings mean the V50 is decent to drive, while comfortable seats and strong refinement make the Volvo a relaxing long distance cruiser.
What replaced the Volvo V50?
Volvo V40
Volvo Cars Special Vehicle produced a concept car based on the V50, the V50 SV, whose engine produces 340 hp (254 kW), and debuted at the 2004 Specialty Equipment Market Association trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada….
| Volvo V50 | |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Volvo V40 (1995–2004) |
| Successor | Volvo V40 |
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.
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.
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.
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.