Early V50 ?.

[pauly]

I'm interested in buying a V50, read somewhere the diesels are to be avoided due to engine issues is this the case ?, I'd probably prefer a petrol version with the manual gearbox so if you know of one I would appreciate the info. Thanks.

[Clan]

the few diesel issues are solved now , early ones will have been updated by now..

[pauly]

Originally Posted by Clan

the few diesel issues are solved now , early ones will have been updated by now..

I don't remember where I read it but I think a tech was saying a lot of them went through their workshop, what were the problems ?, tbh I don't do a lot of miles so economy isn't the main criteria.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by pauly

I don't remember where I read it but I think a tech was saying a lot of them went through their workshop, what were the problems ?, tbh I don't do a lot of miles so economy isn't the main criteria.

Egr vales were troublesome but fixed since 2007
Early ones had a Ford clutch those will have been changed to the usual volvo quality now .
Additive tanks running dry due to poor servicing outside the dealers , the word has got around now that they need topping up at 36000 mile intervals .

If you want a petrol then seek out that T5 as the 2.4 i is just as thirsty without the extra power .

[pauly]

Thanks for the information, been looking but I haven't seen many early T5's for sale.