V50 Buying Advice - Which to get?

[lwood]

Hey all-

New to the forum. Never owned a Volvo myself but hope to soon.

I am looking for an opinion on this car:
2005 V5, 100k miles, $7,000, private party

I haven't seen it in person but owner says he's always taken care of services. They've owned for 2 years, bought it used from private party.

My concern is whether there will be a big service coming up at 105k miles and whether that should be a factor in me purchasing or not.

I am also considering a newer 2009 V5 with 45k miles, $14,000

or this 2007 V50, 90k miles, $7,000

I would like to keep my visits with mechanics to a minimum and I don't fix cars myself. Would love someone's expert opinion on whether getting the 2005 or 2007 is asking for trouble? Thanks!

[mf70]

Timing belt interval is 120000 miles OR 10 YEARS. 2015 will be 10 years. Ask the mechanic you will be using what his r&r timing belt charge will be. It will still be under the 2009 car! Filters, plugs, battery & trans flush are coming too.

OTOH, the 2009 probably has an AUX port for your tunes...