Volvo S40 / V50 buyers guide (2004-2012) Avoid buying a broken Volvo (reliability 1.8 2.0D D4 D5 T5)
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- Volvo S40 V50 (2004-2012) Buyers guide for 1.6D, 2.0d, 2.0T, 2.5t, 1.6d, 2.4 D5, 1.6, 1.8, 2.0. Find the Volvo Wagon or saloon for sale that is right for you and know what maintenance is needed before you decide you should buy a Volvo V50 and S40 gen2. Avoid buying the cheapest broken Volvo V50 and S40 and find the Volvo V50 Haldex all-wheel drive that can drive on snow or dry tarmac and the S40 that is smooth on-road without breaking the bank. Avoid the mistake of buying a cheap Volvo V50 R Design with common faults as a project and attempting to fix it. This buyer's guide covers 2004 Volvo V50, 2005 Volvo V50, 2006 Volvo V50, 2007 Volvo V50, 2008 Volvo V50, 2009 Volvo V50, 2010 Volvo V50, 2012 Volvo V50 and 2004 Volvo S40, 2005 Volvo S40, 2006 Volvo S40, 2007 Volvo S40, 2008 Volvo S40, 2009 Volvo S40, 2010 Volvo S40, 2012 Volvo S40
Owners and buyers looking for a guide on what to look out for may find our guide useful and if you are considering second generation Volvo S40 or Volvo V50 or a competitor like a Volvo XC90 or BMW X5 of the same age then don't forget to check out our other videos. The D5 engine will be popular with European buyers but the T5 will also have markets that have high demand, especially the USA.
The common problems discussed in our buyer's guide to the V50 and S40 include maintenance, high mileage, and issues from the old S40 models.
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Is 2.0l diesel engine worth looking, cause it may be expensive to tax bigger engine in my country
Finally a perfect guide that tells everything you need. I personally own a V50 with a D4 engine, which as you said is very rare for this model and not many people know it even exists. They are actually still very expensive and keep on rising in price. It really is bulletproof and very fuel efficient. Bought it at about 170k kilometres 4 years ago, now has little over 250k kilometres. I will drive it till the engine fails, or the body rusts to dust. Have a feeling it still has a long way to go as my first car.
Bought my first Volvo, and apparently got the rarest one.. early 2005 (reg. 9/2004) S40 T5 AWD with manual gearbox. Brilliant car, BUT right front driveshaft failed. Since it's AWD with manual my only real option was to buy new one directly from Volvo with price of 988€.. I'd say this is for new owners to keep in mind. Anyways, installing catback exhaust system to it soon :D
I have a 05' V50 T5 Awd with a manual and let me tell you what to look for, Check the bar in the drivers seat under the front for rust, and the main bar that travels through the dashboard above the passenger footwell. These areas commonly rust when the sunroof drains leak. And same with the knobs on the waterfall, for example, if you turn the temperature down and the screen shows it going up that's likely a coroded climate module from sunroof leaks. A vibration under power from the front of the chassis is likely a carrier bearing in the driveshaft or a bad cv axle. these are just the few big issues I've noticed with detrimental impact on the cars driveability.
I've owned an '06 2.4 v50 and a '11 T5 s40 for two years now, could not be happier with this car. Here's my personal experience with them.
v50 was purchased with a less than stellar but okay service history. PCV caused a crank case blow out within 6 months of ownership. Maintenance showed a PCV replacement 2 years ago, but no specific maintenance on it since then. Cost about 2 grand AUD to fix. Not a single mechanical issue since then. I'd suggest checking in with your mechanic when it's serviced to check that it's inspected every time.
The s40 is the car I've driven the most and call me crazy but I think it sounds better than a GT3 RS (my only real experience with a supercar) I can not get over the sound of a 5 cylinder. I'd suggest some good tires for the FWD version as it likes to break traction if you really send it.
as for the s40's issues: hardly anything to report. It came with an immaculate service history and low mileage (116,000km) minor issues include a small oil leak from the oil filter housing (replaced gaskets) and a cracked coolant overflow reservoir (sent it a bit hard at the track)
Shared issues: Both cars had a failing fuel pressure sensor. Only symptom on the v50 was higher fuel consumption and a check engine light. the s40 triggered a limp mode until a restart, and drove with an audible crackle from the exhaust until it was replaced (sounded sweet but not great for the CAT :))
Fuel usage is a lot higher in general on both cars than the number shown (the s40 shows 12l/100km). The s40 has a lead footed driver and the v50 always has at least one passenger, but the margin I think is a bit high to ignore.
Australia is a pretty hot region which is why it's a bummer both cars have aircon issues. The v50 has never had working AC, and the s40 has AC that overheats and eventually blows regular hot air (suspected compressor clutch)
Other than the PCV on the older high mileage v50, very minor issues across the cars and it cannot be understated how fun the s40 is, and how practical a subcompact wagon with a tow ball is (these cars have great torque owing to the nature of a 5 cyl engine) if it was just for me, I think I could have a single car for life with a v50 T5 AWD, but two cars for two drivers is just the nature of the beast)
Thanks so much for the video! Pointed out a few things to look for in the future, as well as a sanity check on the things I've already experienced.
Thanks for adding such a detailed comment. I think I’ll double check the PCV on my own T5 👍
Thank you for the guide. Helps a lot
Great to get comments like this, thanks 👍
Having this car (2.4litre) since 2008 had only following issues:
1) Fuel filter tends to degrade and leak fuel pretty fast in winter
2) all the electronics (i.e. trunk opener, boot illumination and licence plate lights) fails because of damaged wires.
3) There is a software glitch, where the radio gets quiet and asks you to press the "exit/return" button.
But that's pretty much it of so many years of sensible use and regular maintinence.
having the same problem with boot electronics...having been to multiple mechanics that failed to fix the problem I am wondering how did you resolve the issue or where did you find the damage on the wiring. thanks
@@nikolajburjak8767 yea the issue was in constant bending and kinking of the wires, that pass through within the tubing at the left side. Those wires were replaced and the issue vas resolved.. At least for now.
I just drive the V50 from 2012. One of the last models.
A few hoses needed new. Coupling was changed by 320.000 km. Now my car has driven 346.000 km.
The only one Problem I have now, is an Injection Ring.
I have to get new copper rings to the injection. Then it's all ready again, quiet and thrifty,
with Bio-free Diesel and another material ;-) ... It's very thrifty
i have owned a v50 and aslo my grandpa and mom all of them suffered broken sprinngs in the front and ive also seen that the pcv hose to the cylinder head are of a bad material in the early models 2,4i
I can't recommend a Volvo, the brand no longer lives up to its old reputation in the slightest!!!
I have a Volvo S40, bought new in 2009. 1.6D DriveE. Currently approx. 180000 km.
Continuous service in a workshop and regular maintinence.
The only thing I'm really happy with is the radio, the fuel consumption (5.5 litres/100km in everyday use, I have never achieved the promised 3.8 litres) and the oak wood in the interior.
It's amazing what other faults there are that I haven't had :-(((
*After just one year the partial leather seats are torn. (material defect). I then had them replaced 3 times under warranty and then had them upholstered with a different material by a saddler.
*The air conditioning leaked right from the start. It took the Volvo workshop 3 years to find the fault.
*The alternator burnt down and thanks to my quick reaction (disconnecting the battery) I was able to prevent the whole car from burning down.
* Constant problems with the control units and electronics.
-The engine switched off sporadically and the hazard warning lights switched on. (Exciting at 150km/h on the motorway)
-Spontaneous emergency running (no power and max 2800rpm) Problem not found to date.
-failure of the left dipped beam and parking lights when travelling with a trailer
-Sporadic failure of the left brake light.
-Sporadic failure of all window regulators.
*The windscreen was badly glued in, during a heavy rainfall a sudden flood of water came into the interior.
*Front headlights start to fog up.
*Front left mudguard rusted through.
*Axle suspensions very badly rusted
*Brake lines are starting to rust
*Hydraulic lines of the power steering rusted through!
Plus, of course, all the usual crap. (which you have with every car)
Stabilisers, particulate filters, brakes, track rods, etc.
And the usual service... Oils, fluids, filters, etc....
A money box without a bottom!!!
Membership of the ÖAMTC (Austrian Car Club) is a prerequisite for a current Volvo!!!
I have this membership because of my classic Nissan and old motorbikes, but have never needed it for these. However, my Volvo has already been towed away several times because the breakdown mechanic couldn't help me on the spot.
A friend bought a new XC60 two years ago... thanks to a good lawyer, he was able to cancel the purchase after six months because the car had spent more time in the workshop than on the road. Mainly due to electronic faults.
Buy something cheaper, a Ford, Peugeot or something else. It's all the same crap behind a different brand anyway.
Why do I still have it? Because I won't get another cent for this piece of crap. I can't sell the car like this, I can only scrap it. I'll drive it now until it's completely dead.
PS: My best car was a Nissan Sunny N13 built in 1986... I scrapped it for a subsidy when I bought the Volvo (a big mistake!!)
Bought another one from 1987 two years ago...
What can I say... the underbody has less rust than the Volvo and it's much more fun to drive. :-))
After the Volvo, I think I'll mainly use public transport and my vintage Nissan. And then there are the motorbikes, even with sidecars to ride.
I don't know of a more up-to-date car at the moment that I would like to have. They are all annoying with their workmanship, electronic faults and reliability!!!
And all these SUVs that are currently dominating the market are so terrible. They are really cars for people who are afraid of dying on the road. Because of their age, or their driving skills...
I'm not an 80-year-old dodderer, I'm 38 years old, with a normal salary, with good driving skills and without a migration background... there are simply no more cars for my target group.
Is the 2009 Volvo v50 r-design a good car to buy used ?