Volvo V50 (2004 - 2012) 2.0D S 5d (Euro 4) (2006/55) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That I believed the hype about Volvo reliability and service
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
God knows
Would you buy this car again and why?
Not in this lifetime
What are you likely to buy next?
Anything but a Volvo, probably Japanese or Korean
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£20,000
When did you buy the car?
January 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
Standard
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Assumed Volvo was a reliable manufacturer
What was the dealer like?
Standard
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Fine, when it is not in the repair shop.
What's it like to park?
As above, it has frequently been parked in the service bay. It tows well too.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Where do I start? There were a series of complete power failures which meant the car had to be towed in. But the big problem has been the clutch, clutch cylinder etc. This has been replaced 3 times in 30,000 miles. Amazing.
What's most practical about your car?
Nothing
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
None
