Volvo V50 R DESIGN SE Sport cars for sale
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Volvo V50 reviews
Volvo V50 (2004 - 2012)
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A solid used estate car – avoid high-mileage examples
PROS
- Engines and gearboxes are a well-known quantity
- Inexpensive (non-main dealer) servicing and repairs
- Classless image and non-dating styling
CONS
- Build quality is not what you'd expect from Volvo
- Early cars are plagued with electrical issues
- Immobiliser problems are not uncommon