However finding a V50 T5 6 speed MT with premium audio is proving to be extremely difficult. All we find are Geartronic models. Never owning a auto gearbox, I don't have any feel for their reliability. We typically try to own vehicles for nearly 200,000 miles (the '99 C70 has 197,000 and going reasonably well, the '05 S40 has over 100,000 and I own a 2.0 diesel focus which shares engines with Volvo and my brother has a 10 plate Volvo V50 estate with the 1.6 diesel engine so I am well placed to comapare the two. The main issue I had with the 1.6 was power, its a small capacity engine pulling a big car and at times it does feel lacking in power especially when getting up to speed. Help, Advice, Owners' Discussion and DIY Tutorials devoted to the second generation C70, S40 and V50 Volvos -- awkwardly model year 2004 ½ onwards -- plus where to go for advice and discussion on Volvo's sporty C30 Coupe powered by Volvo's ubiquitous inline 5-cylinder power plant. The V50 is basically identical to the Euro Focus Mk3. They share the same chassis, engines, and electronics modules, with the V50 having more fancy outfitting. The 5-cylinder Volvo engines were also offered on the Focus and Kuga models. Both were built at the Ford factory in Gent, Belgium. Reliability; 4dr Wgn. Trim. See Photos » Average Price Paid $7,933 - $13,439. ZIP Code Calculate 2011 Volvo V50 Monthly Payment Volvo’s small wagon, the V50, comes in 2.4i and T5 R-Design trim levels, the latter of which is only available with all-wheel drive. Competitors include the Audi A4 Avant, Subaru Impreza Outback Last Online: Sep 3rd, 2015 17:07. Join Date: Dec 2007. Location: london. Hi. The most common problem with the 2.0d engine is particle filter blockage. The filter has a 5 year/60k service interval, but if the car goes out of dealer service it may not have been replaced as it costs c£500. With the best will in the world, a £3k XC90 is very likely going to be a minefield of horrendously expensive issues. A V50 or V70 is probably a better prospect. Volvos are safe cars and they did pioneer a lot of safety equipment and just generally having an ethos of thinking about safety first when designing the car. Transmissions Available. 5-speed Automatic. Engines Available. 2.4-liter 5 (168 hp) 2.5-liter 5 turbo (227 hp) Get the latest in-depth reviews, ratings, pricing and more for the 2009 Volvo V50 GLJ1Y5a.