V50 Cars: - High Mileage is it likely to be a problem

Libbie · Sep 22nd, 2014, 13:21

Hi Guys, I'm a newbie to this place and I hope to be a Volvo Ownder really soon.

However I am struggling to find one in my price.

There are two I'm looking at, but only one I have real major concerns over.

They are both Volvo Selekt Cars

The one I'm wary of is a V50 (2011) 1.6 SE Lux Diesel (all the toys, cruise control, bluetooth and leather) however it has 72000 miles on. I'm guessing its been a reps car by that but I don't know it's history and nor does the garage yet as they took it in on saturday as a PX and haven't checked it all over yet, they just mentioned it would be available soon.

What I'd like to know is what the price should be for such a car, Parkers we think makes it somewhere around the £9,000 to 10,000 mark (but to me thats a lot of money for a high mileage car)

I;d also like to know if there are any likely problems I will hit with a V50 of this age.(Other than the timing belt)

My last car was a Mazda 3 which i ended up spending a fortune on in repairs so I can't do that twice.

If you can help I;d really appreciate it.

tt82 · Sep 22nd, 2014, 14:19

First I would suggest you look at the HOW MANY MILES HAS YOUR DIESEL ENGINE DONE?? thread. You will then see that 72,000 miles is barely run in for a Volvo.

As long as it has a Full Service History (Volvo Main Dealer is beter) then it should be good for a while. The only other thing to mention about the 1.6 Diesel engine is that it is a Ford/PSA unit. It will need a DPF filter change around 100,000 miles and it is wise to keep an eye on the EGR and associated pipes for getting full of gunk.

KrissV50 · Sep 22nd, 2014, 14:25

I bought my 08' V50 2.0D at 70,000 and it still feels like a new car.
Get some basic checks done if all seems ok then I would go for it.

Thrustyjust · Sep 22nd, 2014, 15:37

I thought the 1.6 PSA engine was reknown on turbo failures and sludging in the sump etc ? Although many thousands of them around, i would think about issues they have. have a look on Honest John about the model failings and personal response to issues.
We had a 2l PSA V50 and was a great car, although the DPF changes at 72k mile service, i believe , would have got expensive, along with an eloys refill.

Ninja59 · Sep 22nd, 2014, 18:00

It is not far from cambelt change at around 85k they lowered the mileage change period from over 100k after some failures.

Regarding turbos it is true but many fail down to wrong specification oil which is akin to many other eco type engines with tight tolerances. If it does fail make sure all the turbo pipework is changed and sump removed to ensure it is all clean otherwise the problem will happen again.

A 2011 car will be a d2 8v head not a "1.6D" 16v head, the benefit being that d2 engines have dry based dpf filters not like the 1.6d which is wet eolys based. This means no fluid top ups of eolys and it does not require changing at 75k.

oragex · Sep 22nd, 2014, 19:30

Yes, the engine should last for quite a while, but at these miles repairs will soon show up. It is not a new vehicle. Also, some recent models might have electrical issues, still good cars but have a look on recent models section of the forum.

A 70k miles Mazda will start having repairs perhaps more than a Volvo, BUT Volvo repairs done at a Volvo dealer will cost 2X the price. So with Volvo it's a must to have an independent garage in the area, if on a budget. On the other hand, sitting in a Mazda is a thing, and sitting in a Volvo is another

All in all, diesel owners are quite satisfied of their cars, and tend to keep them for quite a while, which could be a good indicator of satisfaction for these vehicles

Backhill1 · Sep 22nd, 2014, 19:46

As already stated full Volvo service history essential on this engine as lack of sludge removal from sump will result in turbo failure. If properly flushed and drained with the correct oil used this is a good engine.
I had a d5 v50 and took her to 150k and it was as tight as a drum, the only issue I am awair of was the rear Bushes on the axle that were about £80 and very easy to do.

For running costs look in the Volvo web site and they give you a quote. At 18k intervals for most people its an annual service and mot circa £300 and that includes Volvo assistance etc.

Dealer hourly rates are expensive but they seem generous with the hours billed i have found. So probably balances out.

Libbie · Sep 22nd, 2014, 21:08

Hi guys.

Certainly food for thought. What price do you reckon I'd be looking to get.

Also good idea if I can get cam belt and filter as part of deal?

Sep 22nd, 2014, 13:21	#1
Libbie New Member Last Online: Jul 9th, 2016 17:38 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: York	High Mileage is it likely to be a problem Hi Guys, I'm a newbie to this place and I hope to be a Volvo Ownder really soon. However I am struggling to find one in my price. There are two I'm looking at, but only one I have real major concerns over. They are both Volvo Selekt Cars The one I'm wary of is a V50 (2011) 1.6 SE Lux Diesel (all the toys, cruise control, bluetooth and leather) however it has 72000 miles on. I'm guessing its been a reps car by that but I don't know it's history and nor does the garage yet as they took it in on saturday as a PX and haven't checked it all over yet, they just mentioned it would be available soon. What I'd like to know is what the price should be for such a car, Parkers we think makes it somewhere around the £9,000 to 10,000 mark (but to me thats a lot of money for a high mileage car) I;d also like to know if there are any likely problems I will hit with a V50 of this age.(Other than the timing belt) My last car was a Mazda 3 which i ended up spending a fortune on in repairs so I can't do that twice. If you can help I;d really appreciate it.

Sep 22nd, 2014, 14:19	#2
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: May 23rd, 2024 10:12 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	First I would suggest you look at the HOW MANY MILES HAS YOUR DIESEL ENGINE DONE?? thread. You will then see that 72,000 miles is barely run in for a Volvo. As long as it has a Full Service History (Volvo Main Dealer is beter) then it should be good for a while. The only other thing to mention about the 1.6 Diesel engine is that it is a Ford/PSA unit. It will need a DPF filter change around 100,000 miles and it is wise to keep an eye on the EGR and associated pipes for getting full of gunk. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

Sep 22nd, 2014, 14:25	#3
KrissV50 Fuel type: Diesel/Coffee Last Online: Mar 1st, 2023 02:23 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Gone for coffee	I bought my 08' V50 2.0D at 70,000 and it still feels like a new car. Get some basic checks done if all seems ok then I would go for it. __________________ 2016 D4 V70 2008 2.0D V50 sold @ 200,000miles

Sep 22nd, 2014, 19:30	#6
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Yes, the engine should last for quite a while, but at these miles repairs will soon show up. It is not a new vehicle. Also, some recent models might have electrical issues, still good cars but have a look on recent models section of the forum. A 70k miles Mazda will start having repairs perhaps more than a Volvo, BUT Volvo repairs done at a Volvo dealer will cost 2X the price. So with Volvo it's a must to have an independent garage in the area, if on a budget. On the other hand, sitting in a Mazda is a thing, and sitting in a Volvo is another All in all, diesel owners are quite satisfied of their cars, and tend to keep them for quite a while, which could be a good indicator of satisfaction for these vehicles __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Sep 22nd, 2014, 15:37	#4
Thrustyjust Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2017 08:15 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Thatcham	I thought the 1.6 PSA engine was reknown on turbo failures and sludging in the sump etc ? Although many thousands of them around, i would think about issues they have. have a look on Honest John about the model failings and personal response to issues. We had a 2l PSA V50 and was a great car, although the DPF changes at 72k mile service, i believe , would have got expensive, along with an eloys refill.

Sep 22nd, 2014, 18:00	#5
Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	It is not far from cambelt change at around 85k they lowered the mileage change period from over 100k after some failures. Regarding turbos it is true but many fail down to wrong specification oil which is akin to many other eco type engines with tight tolerances. If it does fail make sure all the turbo pipework is changed and sump removed to ensure it is all clean otherwise the problem will happen again. A 2011 car will be a d2 8v head not a "1.6D" 16v head, the benefit being that d2 engines have dry based dpf filters not like the 1.6d which is wet eolys based. This means no fluid top ups of eolys and it does not require changing at 75k.

Sep 22nd, 2014, 19:46	#7
Backhill1 Master Member Last Online: May 17th, 2023 13:08 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Turriff	As already stated full Volvo service history essential on this engine as lack of sludge removal from sump will result in turbo failure. If properly flushed and drained with the correct oil used this is a good engine. I had a d5 v50 and took her to 150k and it was as tight as a drum, the only issue I am awair of was the rear Bushes on the axle that were about £80 and very easy to do. For running costs look in the Volvo web site and they give you a quote. At 18k intervals for most people its an annual service and mot circa £300 and that includes Volvo assistance etc. Dealer hourly rates are expensive but they seem generous with the hours billed i have found. So probably balances out.

Sep 22nd, 2014, 21:08	#8
Libbie New Member Last Online: Jul 9th, 2016 17:38 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: York	Hi guys. Certainly food for thought. What price do you reckon I'd be looking to get. Also good idea if I can get cam belt and filter as part of deal?

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