v50 t5

STEVEIGB · Jul 5th, 2009, 20:15

Hi i have just bought a v50 t5 geartronic on a o5 plate. It has only covered 4770 miles and is like brand new. Its been serviced by volvo every year so hope fully it should be trouble free. Its the 1st volvo i have had but just wondered if there is anything i should be looking out for with it not covering many miles. Thanks in advance

iainmd · Jul 7th, 2009, 11:07

Congratulations on your purchase! Sounds like a rare find to get one with such a low mileage. Those of a more technical disposition will no doubt be able to fill you in on the things to look out for with a car that hasn't covered many miles in a lot of time.

All I will say is that my S40 T5 has been pretty solid and a very reliable performer. I hope you get as many joyous and trouble free miles as I have had with mine. Welcome to the community ;-)

Iain

STEVEIGB · Jul 7th, 2009, 19:58

Thanks for that, i had a clio sport before the volvo and their forum was very informative and freindly, i am sure volvo owners are just as good if not better.
Its always nice to here from fellow owners sharing their experiences.

Welton · Jul 8th, 2009, 12:14

Hi!

You have the same 05' year as me and I thought my mileage was low when I bought it in January with 24,000 miles in fact I hate doing too many miles in it for fear of spoiling the thing

The only thing I could recommend is changing the gearbox oil and the coolant as in this thread......http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=72747

Also check if it's had spark plugs, they're supposed to be changed at 3 years/36K but mine missed out for some reason so I had them changed at the 4 year service just recently (£380.00 at the dealer, ouch).

I'd also change the Air Filter and Pollen Filter for peace of mind.

Hope to here more from you (there isn't many T5'ers here).

iainmd · Jul 8th, 2009, 22:54

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Originally Posted by STEVEIGB

Thanks for that, i had a clio sport before the volvo and their forum was very informative and freindly, i am sure volvo owners are just as good if not better.
Its always nice to here from fellow owners sharing their experiences.

Most bizarre. I too had a Clio before the T5 although mine was a 1.6 16v. I've never been so glad to see that back of a car as that one but maybe it was just the one I had. I'm sure you'll never look back with your T5.

Iain

Jul 5th, 2009, 20:15	#1
STEVEIGB New Member Last Online: May 21st, 2012 16:18 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: FLAMBOROUGH	v50 t5 Hi i have just bought a v50 t5 geartronic on a o5 plate. It has only covered 4770 miles and is like brand new. Its been serviced by volvo every year so hope fully it should be trouble free. Its the 1st volvo i have had but just wondered if there is anything i should be looking out for with it not covering many miles. Thanks in advance

Jul 7th, 2009, 11:07	#2
iainmd Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 13:38 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	Congratulations on your purchase! Sounds like a rare find to get one with such a low mileage. Those of a more technical disposition will no doubt be able to fill you in on the things to look out for with a car that hasn't covered many miles in a lot of time. All I will say is that my S40 T5 has been pretty solid and a very reliable performer. I hope you get as many joyous and trouble free miles as I have had with mine. Welcome to the community ;-) Iain __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE

Jul 8th, 2009, 12:14	#4
Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	Hi! You have the same 05' year as me and I thought my mileage was low when I bought it in January with 24,000 miles in fact I hate doing too many miles in it for fear of spoiling the thing The only thing I could recommend is changing the gearbox oil and the coolant as in this thread......http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=72747 Also check if it's had spark plugs, they're supposed to be changed at 3 years/36K but mine missed out for some reason so I had them changed at the 4 year service just recently (£380.00 at the dealer, ouch). I'd also change the Air Filter and Pollen Filter for peace of mind. Hope to here more from you (there isn't many T5'ers here). __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

Jul 7th, 2009, 19:58	#3
STEVEIGB New Member Last Online: May 21st, 2012 16:18 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: FLAMBOROUGH	Thanks for that, i had a clio sport before the volvo and their forum was very informative and freindly, i am sure volvo owners are just as good if not better. Its always nice to here from fellow owners sharing their experiences.

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