Overview & Reviews
The V50 is an all-new wagon from Volvo. It replaces the previous V40, and shares a platform with the recently redesigned Mazda 3.
- Legendary Volvo safety, IKEA-ready interior, crisp handling.
- Average performance from the non-turbo engine.
User Reviews:
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The most beautiful SW on the Road - 2005 Volvo V50
By Ozgur - March 29 - 8:00 pmI believe Volvo is the best value car on the market. If you compare features and prices with the other car companies (Like BMW and Mercedes Benz), Volvo V50 has more features, less price. AWD system is much better than BMWs and Mercedess AWD system. Heldex differential works very well. Interior design is awesome. Sleek center console is one-of-a-kind. Turbo engine runs smooth and you can feel the power any gear ranges.If you are looking for handsome, reliable and fun to drive family wagon, Volvo is gonna be the best choice.
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Its good - 2005 Volvo V50
By dennisoco - February 16 - 12:59 amI always read reviews befour I buy a vehicle except I bought this drove it for 9 years then read the reviews to see what people are complaining about.You will never get used to the complicated heating defroster buttons and lights and so forth,Should have kept it simple.But it is a realy good car.But to be real hnest the only real problem after 185 thousand K.M. is the or was the release for the open the tailgate,The repair only worked til warrenty ran out so I paid a mechanic to put in an actual hardwire with pushbutton to open the hatch.Cant trust the electronic key fob to open it and what good is a station wagan if the tailgate dont open.New axles are 700$ or 115$ shop around.cross border
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Great Car..BUT - 2005 Volvo V50
By Al - September 18 - 11:10 pmGreat car to look at and drive, a stylish interior is always a pleasure to sit in.Got the car fully loaded with sport package and body kit. Practical with lots of cargo space. Gas mileage is around 25 mainly in city driving A cautionary note - I had a problem with road noise/ front suspension , Dealer could not fix it, went to Lemon Law,the car was inspected 4/11/06 by Volvo to confirm the noise was still present after their 4 repair attempts. Four months later I still have not had a refund or replacement and am applying to the State for Arbitration.
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A great next generation Volvo wagon - 2005 Volvo V50
By Peter Tang - August 4 - 10:00 amHave it for less than 3 weeks and put 800km on it already. Very stable on highway and could be real fast in cornering. Handling is good too. Solid doors and B-pillars (certainly with lots of safety features too) make you feel safe and confident while driving. A modern and roomy interior with ergonomics in mind. Exterior dimension is just right for city driving and tight parking space.
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Joys of the 6-Speed - 2005 Volvo V50
By Gin - June 19 - 6:13 pmI researched the car for about 9 months but had to wait to get the manual transmission. So far it has been a good experience, but it doesnt get as good mileage as my husbands BMW X3 2.5L, and the alternator went at approx. 7K miles. Highs are the great (stiff) road feel, peppiness, high-quality interior, awesome sound system, and ample back storage. Lows are the mileage and minimal front storage. I live in New England and find that the climate package is well worth the added cash.
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Review - 2005 Volvo V50
By Beachyy - February 19 - 10:40 pmWe had trouble with the car starting. It would say invalid key and left us stranded twice. They replaced to started and it was fixed under warranty. We also had trouble with fuses blowing and sometimes the windows not going up or down. They replaced the whole electrical system for us under warranty.
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volvo dependibility for the small wagon - 2005 Volvo V50
By rob rix - February 12 - 11:36 amSharp looking. good value. easy handling.
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2 1/2 years with my V50 - 2005 Volvo V50
By fluffy - February 10 - 2:53 amI bought my V50 as soon as they came out in 2004. I thought the novelty of this beauty would wear off, but now almost 3 years later, we are still in love with this car. It drives superbly, handles excellently, gas mileage is great, comfortable and elegant. We are a family of 4 (all slim though) and fit very well, the kid seats in the back are a huge plus with no ruining of leather. Have traveled all over Europe and the US in it so far and havent had any problems whatsoever with mechanics. Never had anything broken in it, unlike the 2005 S40 T5 my husband owns, which has had a few problems too many for my comfort. I recommend this car to all, as it is a super deal for your money!
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Fun to drive but SMALL! - 2005 Volvo V50
By papalo - February 7 - 1:30 pmOK, we knew that this was a small wagon going into our purchase, but, man, is it cramped! If you need more cargo space than a sedan but not as much as an SUV, this would be a fun (and functonal) vehicle to drive. But, with two toddlers (and all the stuff that goes with them), it is just smaller than we were thinking it would be. Plus, maintenance and repair on this vehicle is astronomical. ($200 to replace ONE tire!) Weve had some reliability issues with the electrical system as well. Were already looking to trade it in for something else...
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1st 3 days with the V50...Enjoyable! - 2005 Volvo V50
By CarJunky - December 28 - 10:00 amNow that our kids are 5 and 7 years old, it is FINALLY time to move out of the mini van and get my wife into something a little more enjoyable to drive. We looked at several SUVs and "sport wagons" but hadnt found much that met our requirements of being safe & sporty, and that could fit 2 kids and the family dog comfortably (and that was in our price range!). After doing lots of research, we stumbled upon the V50 in the wagon section of Edmunds.com and decided to head to the local Volvo dealer.
