Interested in a Volvo V50? Here’s a few comments and tips by owners on how to buy a Volvo V50…
MVS Forums member mathy221984:
A few things I would check are the:
Suspension (drive over speed bumps and listen for cluncks) which could be something as simple as a spring seat or a strut.
Motor mounts (these tend to be an issue with corroding rubber)
Wheel hubs (whip out the trunk jack and lift it a bit and check for play in the wheel hub by pushing and pulling on the tire in a north south direction)
Sunroof drain clog (pull carpet up under one of the seats and push your hand in there and feel for dampness) The clog is an easy fix costing nothing although the damage from the clog (mold, corroded electricals, rust, ect) can cause issues of course especially when it has gone unnoticed.
Be sure to check when timing belt components were last serviced.
If the dealer also is a garage then put the car on a proper lift and check the car from below.
If you find issues which are reasonable then be sure to use them as leverage to negotiate a deal.
Looking at getting a 2010 V50 160,000 miles
Last Updated on August 23, 2022
