V50 General : - V50 Authorities

Aristotles Lantern · Jul 26th, 2019, 11:49

Hi all, it's recently come to my attention that my 2011 v50 D3 is actually an ex unmarked police car...

I've also noticed on the log book it says "VOLVO V50 2.0 D3 AUTHORITIES" which because I didn't notice; isn't what is declared on my insurance documentation. When I insured it I just gave them the reg number and they confirmed it was a Volvo v50...

Should I let them know? Do any of you have the AUTHORITIES editions? It's not even in the list on the insurer's website

I know it's got bigger brakes than spec (with wear sensors - which is how my mechanic found out it's an ex police car - the computer was going mental saying it'd run out of brake fluid, which it hadn't but the wear sensors are jerry-rigged into the fluid warning system). It's got all the blues in the grill but they've obviously been disconnected. Do you guys know any other differences between this car and stock? it goes pretty quick but I assume it's the original engine maybe with a bit of tuning?

DAN AT ADRIAN FLUX · Jul 29th, 2019, 20:50

Hi,
Yes I certainly would recommend advising your insurer of this. Hopefully it won't make any difference.
Regards,
Dan.

Welton · Jul 30th, 2019, 08:15

As far as I know from what I've seen on here; Police models seem to include uprated alternators, bigger brakes and I think beefed-up road springs for the equipment normally carried in the boot.

The jury's out on whether the engines are 'tuned' some say yes, some say no.

PeteTheSwede · Sep 12th, 2019, 00:18

Found this on here and it's regards to xc70s and those had engine modifications from polestar to increase the HP, so most likely the V50 has most likely gone through the same treatment.

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/newre...te=1&p=2540480

festa316 · Feb 22nd, 2021, 19:01

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Originally Posted by Aristotles Lantern

Hi all, it's recently come to my attention that my 2011 v50 D3 is actually an ex unmarked police car...

I've also noticed on the log book it says "VOLVO V50 2.0 D3 AUTHORITIES" which because I didn't notice; isn't what is declared on my insurance documentation. When I insured it I just gave them the reg number and they confirmed it was a Volvo v50...

Should I let them know? Do any of you have the AUTHORITIES editions? It's not even in the list on the insurer's website

I know it's got bigger brakes than spec (with wear sensors - which is how my mechanic found out it's an ex police car - the computer was going mental saying it'd run out of brake fluid, which it hadn't but the wear sensors are jerry-rigged into the fluid warning system). It's got all the blues in the grill but they've obviously been disconnected. Do you guys know any other differences between this car and stock? it goes pretty quick but I assume it's the original engine maybe with a bit of tuning?

my insurance company can not find the correct model on line and can not cover me till i can tell them

festa316 · Feb 22nd, 2021, 19:09

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Originally Posted by festa316

my insurance company can not find the correct model on line and can not cover me till i can tell them

so what model are they ?

DAN AT ADRIAN FLUX · Feb 22nd, 2021, 20:06

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Originally Posted by festa316

my insurance company can not find the correct model on line and can not cover me till i can tell them

Hi.
If you need any help with insurance at all then please feel free to drop me a line.
We have the facility to enter vehicle details manually on our system which don;t appear on the standard databases.
Regards,
Dan.

kentishvolvo · Feb 25th, 2021, 20:58

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Originally Posted by Aristotles Lantern

Hi all, it's recently come to my attention that my 2011 v50 D3 is actually an ex unmarked police car...

I've also noticed on the log book it says "VOLVO V50 2.0 D3 AUTHORITIES" which because I didn't notice; isn't what is declared on my insurance documentation. When I insured it I just gave them the reg number and they confirmed it was a Volvo v50...

Should I let them know? Do any of you have the AUTHORITIES editions? It's not even in the list on the insurer's website

I know it's got bigger brakes than spec (with wear sensors - which is how my mechanic found out it's an ex police car - the computer was going mental saying it'd run out of brake fluid, which it hadn't but the wear sensors are jerry-rigged into the fluid warning system). It's got all the blues in the grill but they've obviously been disconnected. Do you guys know any other differences between this car and stock? it goes pretty quick but I assume it's the original engine maybe with a bit of tuning?

You’ll find that most authorities models will have updated power. I know for example Kent’s v90’s are delivered with Polestar, Alloys are different too.

Not too sure on the older ones but Volvo do have an authorities department so it maybe worth making contact.

iainmd · Mar 2nd, 2021, 14:59

I'd be fairly surprised if a D3 has had any form of power upgrade from the factory. A D5, maybe.

More than likely a D3 has been used as a paramedic car rather than police.

Jul 26th, 2019, 11:49	#1
Aristotles Lantern New Member Last Online: Jul 25th, 2022 10:51 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Greater London	V50 Authorities Hi all, it's recently come to my attention that my 2011 v50 D3 is actually an ex unmarked police car... I've also noticed on the log book it says "VOLVO V50 2.0 D3 AUTHORITIES" which because I didn't notice; isn't what is declared on my insurance documentation. When I insured it I just gave them the reg number and they confirmed it was a Volvo v50... Should I let them know? Do any of you have the AUTHORITIES editions? It's not even in the list on the insurer's website I know it's got bigger brakes than spec (with wear sensors - which is how my mechanic found out it's an ex police car - the computer was going mental saying it'd run out of brake fluid, which it hadn't but the wear sensors are jerry-rigged into the fluid warning system). It's got all the blues in the grill but they've obviously been disconnected. Do you guys know any other differences between this car and stock? it goes pretty quick but I assume it's the original engine maybe with a bit of tuning? Last edited by Aristotles Lantern; Jul 26th, 2019 at 12:33.

Jul 30th, 2019, 08:15	#3
Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	As far as I know from what I've seen on here; Police models seem to include uprated alternators, bigger brakes and I think beefed-up road springs for the equipment normally carried in the boot. The jury's out on whether the engines are 'tuned' some say yes, some say no. __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

Sep 12th, 2019, 00:18	#4
PeteTheSwede Mr Viking. Last Online: Nov 18th, 2023 18:25 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Dalry	Found this on here and it's regards to xc70s and those had engine modifications from polestar to increase the HP, so most likely the V50 has most likely gone through the same treatment. https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/newre...te=1&p=2540480 Last edited by PeteTheSwede; Sep 12th, 2019 at 00:20.

Mar 2nd, 2021, 14:59	#9
iainmd Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:13 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	I'd be fairly surprised if a D3 has had any form of power upgrade from the factory. A D5, maybe. More than likely a D3 has been used as a paramedic car rather than police. __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE

Jul 29th, 2019, 20:50	#2
DAN AT ADRIAN FLUX Trader Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 18:45 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: King's Lynn	Hi, Yes I certainly would recommend advising your insurer of this. Hopefully it won't make any difference. Regards, Dan.

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