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Is 2.0l diesel engine worth looking, cause it may be expensive to tax bigger engine in my country
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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.
Love this video and such an underrated vehicle. I own a 06 V50 with the 2.4i I5 engine and it still is for me a solid performer and a great wagon (estate) for adventures. Things I found common that may fail is the MAP sensor, AC clutch needing to be shimmed and the wheel bearings(front). Check the coolant reservoir as the original ones fade and crack with age and may lead to an unhappy engine. The diaphragm tends to fail. I replaced mine after a year of ownership as a preventative maintenance. The engine mount on the passenger side seems to also be a common issue and mine was leaking after a year of ownership. Replaced with higher quality ones and keep an eye out for any signs of failure. Hello to all the Volvo enthusiasts around the world and thank you for this wonderful video.😮
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 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.
Using E10 fuel can also render the engine useless. Happened to my 1.8 2006 V50 when the one or two inlet valves stopped sealing with no compression on cylinder 3.
See my entry here. But the problem is due to bad or old oil, short drives, high revs while shifting / driving fast with a cold engine. Mine uses 0.5litre per 2500km with 300.000 so it uses some oil but it has still some live left there.
My V50 1.8 used some oil too, and reading Volvo forums trying to figure out why, I realised that most 1.8's uses oil, but that isnt mentioned in the video. Funny thing is, that the 1.8 is mentioned as a Ford engine and the 2.0 is mentioned as a Mazda engine, but they look the same, use the same plastic inlet manifold, has the same mileage figures, and the 1.8 can be software tuned to the excact specs of the 2.0. That's a weird coincidence.... I thought that the 1.8 was just a detuned 2.0 as with some Saab engines from the 2000's.
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.
Without a migration background? Oh, come on. Really, you Austrians never seem to change, and even if you do, then it’s for the worse. I lived in Vienna in the early 90s and went to the Volksschule, it seems like some Austrians have gotten even more unfriendly since then ;) Yeah because all Austrians drive like angels and all people from abroad drive like maniacs.
I have, among other Volvo´s, a S40 (y 2005) with the 1.8 engine, with 300.000km on it. It runs fine, fuel economy is 7.3L/100km doing 100km/h. It uses some oil, 0.5 litre per 2500km but it is smokeless still.. No creaks when driving, paint in very good nick, interior very neat and it is comfortable and good enough for a commuter!
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. EDIT: More Time passed and best I update this with further experiences. V50: another crank blow out, head gasket gone this time. cost too much to fix so unfortunately had to scrap the car. car wasn't well maintained and driven a lot. S40: got into an accident. pretty hard hit but only a bent door. the window even still works! 50-60km/h side impact crash and that's all I get? volvo's are still as tanky as ever. maintenance wise it needs a new drive shaft and CV boots. oh well. C30: new one added to the family! Brother bought another low mileage T5, but came with a bunch of suspension refresh to do. nothing too major, front lower control arms and some bushings. handle broke off the hatch, looked kind of cheap on the inside. not really a fan of the hatch but my bro loves the visibility.
I have a 06 s40 I got for $400 🎉 I've had to replace motor mounts a new battery so far. The interior has peeled all the headliner fabric has come off. But other than that I love my car it has some ignition startup problems butt for $400 oh well❤
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
Got a diesel v50 (D4204T/243.000kms) that got very few issues since 2006: SRS module failed (at 180000kms) and needed to be changed and the new one to be programmed, it was quite costly even outside Volvos' dealerships and EGR valve that can get stuck (at 220000kms), for this one the solution was very cheap: i just had to put the valve in a WD40 bath left for a few hours. Other than that this car has been a very friendly road companion. Even I bought another car for daily usage i can't get myself to sell my V50.
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
Interesting, I bought my 2004 V50 with the front springs already replaced, and one rear spring 'slightly' broken. The break was towards the end of the coil, covered by the socket it sits in, so it only came to light when the wheel was taken off for unrelated maintenance and the mechanic noticed some debris in the spring socket. Seems there might be a trend there, then. Otherwise I've been happy with it, though, just passed its MOT without any issue. Despite being one of the first ones built, it only has 238k kilometers on it, though, I'll see what's still in store for it... I have the T5 petrol, I've heard the diesels can be a bit more of a pain.
Have a 1.6d and it has had everything go wrong with it that's common on these - now got new turbo, new dpf, new EGR as the big ticket items and almost every sensor you can think of, plus regular springs. If I didn't absolutely love the car it would've been scrapped but as-is it should now last another 10year with regular servicing
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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.
Love this video and such an underrated vehicle. I own a 06 V50 with the 2.4i I5 engine and it still is for me a solid performer and a great wagon (estate) for adventures. Things I found common that may fail is the MAP sensor, AC clutch needing to be shimmed and the wheel bearings(front). Check the coolant reservoir as the original ones fade and crack with age and may lead to an unhappy engine. The diaphragm tends to fail. I replaced mine after a year of ownership as a preventative maintenance. The engine mount on the passenger side seems to also be a common issue and mine was leaking after a year of ownership. Replaced with higher quality ones and keep an eye out for any signs of failure. Hello to all the Volvo enthusiasts around the world and thank you for this wonderful video.😮
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.
@@nikolajburjak8767 just get a replacement wiring harness for the trunk. so far so good $50 for the part and easy enough to replace
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.
You forgot to mention that the 1.8 and 2.0-litre petrols often excessively burn engine oil because of stuck piston rings
Using E10 fuel can also render the engine useless. Happened to my 1.8 2006 V50 when the one or two inlet valves stopped sealing with no compression on cylinder 3.
Mine has this problem. Just bought it a month ago and its burning over a litre per 500km😓
Its a €3000 repair.
See my entry here. But the problem is due to bad or old oil, short drives, high revs while shifting / driving fast with a cold engine. Mine uses 0.5litre per 2500km with 300.000 so it uses some oil but it has still some live left there.
My V50 1.8 used some oil too, and reading Volvo forums trying to figure out why, I realised that most 1.8's uses oil, but that isnt mentioned in the video.
Funny thing is, that the 1.8 is mentioned as a Ford engine and the 2.0 is mentioned as a Mazda engine, but they look the same, use the same plastic inlet manifold, has the same mileage figures, and the 1.8 can be software tuned to the excact specs of the 2.0. That's a weird coincidence....
I thought that the 1.8 was just a detuned 2.0 as with some Saab engines from the 2000's.
@ both the 1.8 and 2.0 are Mazda engines which are also used in Fords at the time because Ford owned Volvo back then.
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.
I'm sorry to hear about your history with that car
Without a migration background? Oh, come on. Really, you Austrians never seem to change, and even if you do, then it’s for the worse. I lived in Vienna in the early 90s and went to the Volksschule, it seems like some Austrians have gotten even more unfriendly since then ;)
Yeah because all Austrians drive like angels and all people from abroad drive like maniacs.
I have, among other Volvo´s, a S40 (y 2005) with the 1.8 engine, with 300.000km on it. It runs fine, fuel economy is 7.3L/100km doing 100km/h. It uses some oil, 0.5 litre per 2500km but it is smokeless still.. No creaks when driving, paint in very good nick, interior very neat and it is comfortable and good enough for a commuter!
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.
EDIT: More Time passed and best I update this with further experiences.
V50: another crank blow out, head gasket gone this time. cost too much to fix so unfortunately had to scrap the car. car wasn't well maintained and driven a lot.
S40: got into an accident. pretty hard hit but only a bent door. the window even still works! 50-60km/h side impact crash and that's all I get? volvo's are still as tanky as ever.
maintenance wise it needs a new drive shaft and CV boots. oh well.
C30: new one added to the family! Brother bought another low mileage T5, but came with a bunch of suspension refresh to do. nothing too major, front lower control arms and some bushings. handle broke off the hatch, looked kind of cheap on the inside. not really a fan of the hatch but my bro loves the visibility.
Thanks for adding such a detailed comment. I think I’ll double check the PCV on my own T5 👍
I have a 06 s40 I got for $400 🎉 I've had to replace motor mounts a new battery so far. The interior has peeled all the headliner fabric has come off. But other than that I love my car it has some ignition startup problems butt for $400 oh well❤
Thank you for the guide. Helps a lot
Great to get comments like this, thanks 👍
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
Got a diesel v50 (D4204T/243.000kms) that got very few issues since 2006: SRS module failed (at 180000kms) and needed to be changed and the new one to be programmed, it was quite costly even outside Volvos' dealerships and EGR valve that can get stuck (at 220000kms), for this one the solution was very cheap: i just had to put the valve in a WD40 bath left for a few hours. Other than that this car has been a very friendly road companion. Even I bought another car for daily usage i can't get myself to sell my V50.
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
Interesting, I bought my 2004 V50 with the front springs already replaced, and one rear spring 'slightly' broken. The break was towards the end of the coil, covered by the socket it sits in, so it only came to light when the wheel was taken off for unrelated maintenance and the mechanic noticed some debris in the spring socket. Seems there might be a trend there, then.
Otherwise I've been happy with it, though, just passed its MOT without any issue. Despite being one of the first ones built, it only has 238k kilometers on it, though, I'll see what's still in store for it... I have the T5 petrol, I've heard the diesels can be a bit more of a pain.
Have a 1.6d and it has had everything go wrong with it that's common on these - now got new turbo, new dpf, new EGR as the big ticket items and almost every sensor you can think of, plus regular springs. If I didn't absolutely love the car it would've been scrapped but as-is it should now last another 10year with regular servicing
PVC if you didn’t replace make sure you do
The 1.8 and 2.0 eat oil.I love my D3 has 225k on it had it 5 years and has been amazing.
I’m looking at a 2009 Volvo S40 T5 5 cylinder turbo with only 70k miles can it be a good car should I be worried about anything?
Is the 2009 Volvo v50 r-design a good car to buy used ?
If anyone has any S40 parts please let me know! Need an R design trim!
Also wants an AWD conversion!!