Volvo V50 (2004 - 2012) 2.0D SE 5d (Euro 4) (2005/54) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Everyone says its an old mans car.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No. Lack of reliability and expensive repairs. Buy a Focus Estate instead, its the same car at a lower price.
What are you likely to buy next?
Not a Volvo.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£9,000
When did you buy the car?
September 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Cruises well, good torque for overtaking. However MPG is not as good as competitors. On a longer run it'll do 45-47 mpg. Round town its more like 40.
What's it like to park?
I find it easy enough.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Everything. Wheel bearings at over £200 each. Alternator also over £200. EGR sensor. Rear brakes needed to be replaced at 70,000 miles, pads, disc and calipers which were both corroded and seized.
What's most practical about your car?
Boot isn't as big as you would expect from a Volvo Estate. Not much interior space and a seriously annoying lack of storage space in the cabin.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Cruise Control is a must for motorway miles
