Volvo V50 years to avoid
No model year of the Volvo V50 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Volvo V50 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Volvo V50 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Volvo V50 problems
All model years combined.
- Fuel system10
- Engine8
- Electrical7
- Suspension5
- Transmission3
- Tires3
- Steering3
- Brakes3
- Body3
- Wheels2
- Visibility1
- Lights1
Volvo V50 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | - | 2 | Wheels | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2010 | - | 2 | Brakes | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2009 | - | 2 | Body | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | - | 6 | Tires | 10,300 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2006 | - | 12 | Fuel system | 30,000 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2005 | - | 18 | Engine | 61,400 | 3 | 0 |
Recalls 8
Questions about the Volvo V50
What years of the Volvo V50 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Volvo V50 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Volvo V50?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Volvo V50?
Fuel system, with 10 complaints across all years, followed by engine (8) and electrical (7).
How many recalls does the Volvo V50 have?
8 recalls between 2005 and 2011. The 2010 model year has the most, with 3.
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