Volvo V50
Volvo V50 technical data
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Is Volvo V50 a reliable car?
In general, the Volvo V50 reliability is slightly below average. The number of defects found on the Volvo V50 during the annual technical inspections is just above average for cars of a similar age.
Based on annual roadworthiness tests results, the Volvo V50 generation produced from 2004 to 2007 received the highest reliability ratings, reliability scores vary quite significantly between generations of Volvo V50. For more information, check the respective generation information.
Most Volvo V50 engines use a timing belt, which is generally regarded as less reliable than engines with a timing chain.
Volvo V50 reviews
Total 22 Volvo V50 owner reviews
Pros: Nothing! Pretty, comfortable seats, good music
Cons: A terrible car! Very capricious, electronics live their own life, flywheel and clutch replaced, injectors rebuilt, turbine changed. Changed the suspension, the half-shaft, the front linkage, the rear. Problems with vacuum tubes, sensors etc. Hard as a carriage, poor optics, poor ground clearance. RUST! Fuel consumption at least 7.5 in mixed mode
| Purchase year: | 2022 age of car 17 years) | Owned for | 30`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 8.5 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 2480 € (~ 2480 € per year) | ||
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend
Pros: The engine is powerful and the suspension is quite soft. Trunk big enough for prams and small bike. If the engine is well maintained then the consumption of 5-6l Diesel
Cons: Steering fingers and other suspension changed - but they are stuff.
The weak point is the flywheel and startup problems.
| Purchase year: | 2017 age of car 13 years) | Owned for | 35`000 kilometers (3 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 6.0 litres per 100km (80% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Easy to drive, good acceleration
Cons: A lot of problems with the electrical system, completely mystical, a function can stop working, and after a while everything is OK again
| Purchase year: | 2019 age of car 13 years) | Owned for | 69`000 kilometers (3 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 7.4 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 1550 € (~ 516 € per year) | ||
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Relatively quiet cabin, reasonably good handling.
Cons: Poor suspension feels every pothole and shakes like on a camel, frequent repairs, oil leaks.
| Average fuel consumption: | 5.7 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) | ||
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| Total cost of repairs: | 1350 € (~ 450 € per year) | ||
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend
Pros: A very economical car, with plenty of power for its engine
Cons: The luggage compartment could be slightly wider.
| Purchase year: | 2020 age of car 8 years) | Owned for | 40`000 kilometers (2 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 5.4 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Dynamic, right to stay on road, a light steering wheel. Capacious boot.
Cons: Too greedy for diesel, loud. Low.
| Purchase year: | 2015 age of car 7 years) | Owned for | 50`000 kilometers (3 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 750 € (~ 250 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: The perfect car for everyday life, and with a family pet dog
Cons: Hard to find with a leather salon
| Purchase year: | 2016 age of car 9 years) | Owned for | 60`000 kilometers (3 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 8.0 litres per 100km (30% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 530 € (~ 176 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend