Problem solved !!! the ABS sensor on the front left hand wheel was faulty which in some way confused the central computer causing the gearbox to malfunction. Sensor replaced, car now perfect. Thanks Rick for your imput

I have only owned the car for three months. When I changed the oil is was very dirty, black in fact. Do you think that the new oil will slowly work through the gearbox and release what ever is sticking

Thanks for your reply. The oil has just been changed using the correct Volvo supplied oil, there wasn't a problem for the first week or so. I wonder if the oil level is low or that Volvo have supplied the wrong grade for this gearbox

My 2008 Volvo V50 automatic /manual has developed a problem, when cold it will not change up through the gears, it remains in first for up to 5 minutes running. The gearbox then work perfectly. Any ideas why

2008 Volvo V50 automatic. There is a small clunk from the gearbox as it moves through the gears more noticeable as the box moves into third gear. Any ideas on the possible cause