Used 2006 Volvo V50 Consumer Reviews
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Dont judge a book by it cover
Dave B, 09/16/2010
2006 Volvo V50 2.4i 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
The car looks great and is fun to drive, but I was spoiled by our Volkswagen Jetta in the reliability department. The Volvo V 50 has required work since we bought it- wiring harness issues, sun roof leak that we learned will cannot be fully rectified, gas cap issues-would not pass inspection, battery issues, anti- theft-immobilizer issues. The inconvenience is one thing, but now that it is out of warranty, I worry it is going to cost us a great deal to keep it on the road. This will be the first and last Volvo for us.
Great Fun to Drive and looks good too!
Brian d, 10/11/2006
2006 Volvo V50 2.4i 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned my V50 since May 06. Have already done a few good road trips with it and am not disappointed. 15,000 km so far. Had mine special ordered due to wanting the base model (no sunroof, no traction control etc). Was worth the wait. 5spd shifts like butta and although a high speed pass on a 2 lane hwy may need a downshift, it's a small price to pay. The ONLY beefs I have are a small wind leak in the driver's door, a squeaky clutch pedal, poor driver's side blind spot and useless door pockets (can't even fit a map in there). Great car for the money (better than others in that price range), awesome resale value and a really nice ride. Go try one... you'll like it.
Beautiful Car...Improve Reliability
Beautiful Car, 08/20/2008
2006 Volvo V50 2.4i 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had the car about 1 year. It is a beautiful car in Passion Red and well equipped. It is fun to drive with plenty of power, excellent handling, comfortable ride and is quiet. The biggest issue is an intermittent electrical problem. It has been in for repair over 4 times for more than 20 days with issues with the airbag sensor, door locks, windows, A/C, etc. We have another Volvo (2006 S40 T5) that has been problem free. We've also owned a Volvo XC90 (2004) that was very reliable. We will continue to own Volvos as we like the cars but this particular car (V50)has been a little disappointing. I will say, however, that the dealer has been very diligent in trying to find the problem.
Electrical System not Reliable
CEB, 04/27/2008
2006 Volvo V50 T5 4dr Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Imagine driving the highway at speed and experiencing a complete electrical system failure. After two years and multiple dealer "remedies" including replacement of major electrical components, these problems continue and overshadow an otherwise decent vehicle. Often the car simply will not start, but when you get it to the dealer they cannot duplicate your issue and appear to be unable to troubleshoot. For the money, the Audi A4, Volkswagen Passat or the C-class MB wagon (no longer sold) are better options.
My thoughts on Volvo's V50
Mike R., 07/30/2006
2006 Volvo V50 T5 4dr Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
We really like this car. It's small enough to get around town, yet large enough to haul most anything we want. The folks at Volvo know what comfort is and this car is no exception. It has style, and the interior is quite comfortable. Plenty of leg room and head room.