Volvo V50 2.0D SE 5d (Euro 4) (2004/54) Want to know everything there is to know about this car? Download an Information Pack now for full facts and figures, prices, pictures and buying dos and don'ts. Get a Car Information Pack Volvo V50 2.0D SE 5d (Euro 4) (2004/54) - Owner Review It is based around the Ford Focus so isn't actually that spacious. 2 Summary 2 out of 5 What does this car say about you? That I'm boring and getting old! What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car? I don't think they care. Would you buy this car again and why? No. Too many niggles. Stuck with taking it to the Volvo dealers or certain specialists due to the VIDA (Volvo diagnostics) system. Alternator failed at 70k (£300) repair. Mine had the DPF filter. When it came to have it replaced the service cost £900 and that was after I shopped around and haggled it down (one main agent quoted £1300!) and even the specialists were more than £900. Very pricey on bits and it often went into limp home mode for no apparent reason. What are you likely to buy next? We have replaced it with a Volvo 940 estate which has proved more reliable yet is 9 years older! Buying experience 4 out of 5 Type of dealer you bought from? Didn't buy from a dealer Did you buy this car new? Used What price did you pay? £6,500 When did you buy the car? October 2008 Did you get a good deal and why? Bought from auction as an ex-contract hire car at the end of its three year lease period from GE Capital. Saved around £1000 on main dealer price. Is there any special reason why you bought this car? Safety, Space, Reliability, Image. What was the dealer like? - Get an Insurance Quote We've gathered the biggest companies on the market in one place to save you money. GET QUOTE Insurance group: 24 Driving it 4 out of 5 What's it like to drive? I would say it was fairly average performance-wise, certainly not as quick as VW diesels I have driven. What's it like to park? No problems. Living with it 2 out of 5 Have you had any problems with the car? Battery went flat traced to a failed alternator. Regularly went into limp home mode. What's most practical about your car? It is based around the Ford Focus so isn't actually that spacious. Favourite gadget, option or accessory? Good sound system, comfy seats. Volvo V50 cars for sale We have 305 models like this for sale. Find Volvo V50 cars for sale Car Information Packs Get our information pack for the Volvo V50 estate, which will tell you everything you need to know before you buy. Find out more Help buying the Volvo V50 Estate Parkers Volvo V50 Estate review Volvo V50 Estate facts and figures Get a finance quote Compare cars costs