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Volvo V50 (2004 - 2012)

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reviewed by Anonymous on 23 August 2022
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reviewed by Anonymous on 3 August 2017
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reviewed by men-saab on 2 November 2016
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reviewed by Peat man on 23 January 2016
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reviewed by Anonymous on 6 February 2015
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reviewed by swedish cars on 27 February 2014
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reviewed by Anonymous on 29 October 2013
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V50 2.0D

reviewed by shelsons on 1 October 2013
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Overall rating
4
How it drives
4
Fuel economy
3
Tax/Insurance/Warranty costs
3
Cost of maintenance and repairs
2
Experience at the dealership
5
How practical it is
5
How you rate the manufacturer
5
Overall reliability

The best car I have owned

I purchased the car back in March 2010 with full service history and it has now covered 195,000 and 70,000 trouble free miles with myself. Trips included, Scotland, the South and France (North and South) on numerous occasions and the daily trudge to work. Ok, I have replaced normal wear and tear items such as tyres, brakes (discs + pads) and cambelt. The only niggles; the front washer jet pump packed up and the car loves (for some reason) to eat front headlight bulbs but apart from that, I get a good 50-60 mpg on long runs and average 52 mpg otherwise. The build quality is really good but I find the ride on the firm side so every pot hole and uneven surface of the great British roads we all love are felt but load it up and it handles great!

My advice is purchase one with FSH and get it serviced regularly (ABP in Shavington, Cheshire are just awesome at this) as normal Volvo dealer prices are expensive.

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reviewed by AE100 on 12 December 2010
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reviewed by dodo on 20 May 2010

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About this car

Price£16,345–£28,705
Road TaxA–K
MPG31.4–74.3 mpg
Real MPG84.3%

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