V50 d5 auto box 2006 problem

atnas666 · Jan 14th, 2020, 20:58

Hi guys.

So long story short I brought (private FsH 130k super tidy inside and out)a v50 d5 auto 2006 today.
Test drove it all good and the car was warm when tested.

But after 30mins in to the drive home
(40mph-43mph) and very gear box did not seem to know which gear to be in.

It would change up and down(not rapidly) just every few 10seconds or not hard changes. More like it could not make its mind up on which gear to be in.

This has continued to be the case at the same speed for the rest of day.

No problems at any other speeds that I have noticed.

Now is this common? What would people suggest it may be ?

Have I got big problems or am I just over thinking it?

Thanks in advance guys and girls

Bashy · Jan 15th, 2020, 05:11

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Originally Posted by atnas666

Hi guys.

So long story short I brought (private FsH 130k super tidy inside and out)a v50 d5 auto 2006 today.
Test drove it all good and the car was warm when tested.

But after 30mins in to the drive home
(40mph-43mph) and very gear box did not seem to know which gear to be in.

It would change up and down(not rapidly) just every few 10seconds or not hard changes. More like it could not make its mind up on which gear to be in.

This has continued to be the case at the same speed for the rest of day.

No problems at any other speeds that I have noticed.

Now is this common? What would people suggest it may be ?

Have I got big problems or am I just over thinking it?

Thanks in advance guys and girls

Perhaps look up transmission slipping

Cornish Expat · Jan 16th, 2020, 18:07

Ford (and therefore Volvo) describe this gearbox as sealed for life, however in reality life is about 100k miles, so its possible your 130k mile gearbox is on its original oil. As its sealed for life it never needs checking or replacing to have full service history.

atnas666 · Jan 16th, 2020, 20:12

Thanks for your information guys/gals.
But I managed to return the car to whom I brought from... And got my cash back.

Winner winner chicken dinner.
Now the search starts again

AndrasL · Jan 17th, 2020, 12:33

Just for reference: many transmission issues can be fixed with a software update, however only Volvo dealership can download and install it.

Jan 14th, 2020, 20:58	#1
atnas666 Proud T4 owner Last Online: May 5th, 2021 16:04 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: guildford	V50 d5 auto box 2006 problem Hi guys. So long story short I brought (private FsH 130k super tidy inside and out)a v50 d5 auto 2006 today. Test drove it all good and the car was warm when tested. But after 30mins in to the drive home (40mph-43mph) and very gear box did not seem to know which gear to be in. It would change up and down(not rapidly) just every few 10seconds or not hard changes. More like it could not make its mind up on which gear to be in. This has continued to be the case at the same speed for the rest of day. No problems at any other speeds that I have noticed. Now is this common? What would people suggest it may be ? Have I got big problems or am I just over thinking it? Thanks in advance guys and girls __________________ '99 S40 T4 (Running on LPG) '97 S40 2.0CD (Sold to Completefluke) Volvo FM12 420Bhp Draw-bar - Car Transporter

Jan 16th, 2020, 20:12	#4
atnas666 Proud T4 owner Last Online: May 5th, 2021 16:04 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: guildford	Thanks for your information guys/gals. But I managed to return the car to whom I brought from... And got my cash back. Winner winner chicken dinner. Now the search starts again __________________ '99 S40 T4 (Running on LPG) '97 S40 2.0CD (Sold to Completefluke) Volvo FM12 420Bhp Draw-bar - Car Transporter

Jan 16th, 2020, 18:07	#3
Cornish Expat Junior Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2023 21:11 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Lybster	Ford (and therefore Volvo) describe this gearbox as sealed for life, however in reality life is about 100k miles, so its possible your 130k mile gearbox is on its original oil. As its sealed for life it never needs checking or replacing to have full service history.

Jan 17th, 2020, 12:33	#5
AndrasL Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2024 10:19 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Budapest	Just for reference: many transmission issues can be fixed with a software update, however only Volvo dealership can download and install it.

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