Specification question on the V50.

Pugugly · Dec 12th, 2011, 16:42

Hi,
New member - I was recommended to come here from car4play.com where I'm a Mod.

My wife is looking at a Volvo V50 D4 - I know enough (now) to know that this is a 2.0 litre 177bhp version of that lovely sounding motor.

Looking at Volvo's site the engine is no longer an option on this car - anyone know why ? Any other general info on the V50 would be appreciated.

RSVolvo · Dec 18th, 2011, 09:51

Hi I have a V50 D4 geartronic and am very pleased with it. I suspect that Volvo have dropped it as it was too similar to the D3 and also possibly because the V50 will be dropped itself in the not to distant future (next year?).

I had an S40 with the 2.0D engine before and although that was very nice, the D4 is better. I get better fuel consumption in a 177BHP automatic than I did in the old 2.0D manual and suspect if its a manual D4 you are looking at it will be even better.

The service interval is greater 18,000 as opposed to 12,500 for the 2.0D and so far even the dealer service costs are signicicantly lower. If I were buying again I think I would be happy with either the D3 or D4.

t5_monkey · Dec 18th, 2011, 10:46

It's being phased out...

so don't bother, or if you're buying new get a mega bargain.

Have you tried the new S60/V60 ?

Clan · Dec 18th, 2011, 11:33

I would look for a used D4 , or go for the D3 a super engine but not quite the same top end power but equals the D4 at low end .

Dec 12th, 2011, 16:42	#1
Pugugly New Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2020 17:56 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bodorgan	Specification question on the V50. Hi, New member - I was recommended to come here from car4play.com where I'm a Mod. My wife is looking at a Volvo V50 D4 - I know enough (now) to know that this is a 2.0 litre 177bhp version of that lovely sounding motor. Looking at Volvo's site the engine is no longer an option on this car - anyone know why ? Any other general info on the V50 would be appreciated.

Dec 18th, 2011, 10:46	#3
t5_monkey Monkeying Around Last Online: Mar 13th, 2016 20:05 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: York	It's being phased out... so don't bother, or if you're buying new get a mega bargain. Have you tried the new S60/V60 ? __________________ Release the Monkey inside of you >>> Trunk Monkey

Dec 18th, 2011, 11:33	#4
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 11:30 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	I would look for a used D4 , or go for the D3 a super engine but not quite the same top end power but equals the D4 at low end . __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Dec 18th, 2011, 09:51	#2
RSVolvo Junior Member Last Online: Nov 11th, 2019 07:47 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dudley	Hi I have a V50 D4 geartronic and am very pleased with it. I suspect that Volvo have dropped it as it was too similar to the D3 and also possibly because the V50 will be dropped itself in the not to distant future (next year?). I had an S40 with the 2.0D engine before and although that was very nice, the D4 is better. I get better fuel consumption in a 177BHP automatic than I did in the old 2.0D manual and suspect if its a manual D4 you are looking at it will be even better. The service interval is greater 18,000 as opposed to 12,500 for the 2.0D and so far even the dealer service costs are signicicantly lower. If I were buying again I think I would be happy with either the D3 or D4.

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