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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Midsize Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 19-22/26-31 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.4L I5 168HP
2.5L I5 218HP
Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 3.0
Exterior: 4.0
Interior: 3.2
Overall: 3.0
Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
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2005 Volvo V50
Consumer Car Review Summary
Top 5 Pros of 2005 Volvo V50
1. Handling
2. Horsepower and acceleration
3. Comfortable seats
4. Safety features
5. Great navigation system
Top 5 Cons of 2005 Volvo V50
1. More storage space
2. MP3 capability
3. Back seat leg room
4. Better gas mileage
5. Lower price level
2005 Volvo V50 Reviews by Consumers
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By Floyd
Submitted 2010-07-09 23:50:38
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Volvo V50?
Looks.
Comfort.
Size.
Safety.
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Volvo V50?
168 bhp. from a 2.4L twin cam is disappointing.
Could use a 6 speed trans axle.
Rear struts worn at 90,00 Km. ( 55K miles )
Have to take the inlet manifold off to change the plugs - brilliant!
BUT, please keep the factory in Belgium, don't start making them in China.
By GUEST
Submitted 2009-07-07 19:47:19
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Volvo V50?
Style, features, comfort.
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Volvo V50?
This is the first year for the V50 and there are a LOT of kinks that needed to be worked out: radio tuning itself, SCU went out after warranty, replaced hoses in the air conditioning system in the first 6 months of owning, the windows roll themselves down, I have to turn the air off and then back on for it to cool properly, sometimes the radio thinks it's on, but it isn't. I'm afraid to see what's next.
2005 Volvo V50 Review:
I really love my Volvo 50, but it is quite buggy. I'd love to drive it many more years, but I'm afraid of what might go out next, so I'll have to trade it soon.
By GUEST
Submitted 2008-02-10 21:22:31
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Volvo V50?
nice shape body good turing circle, roomy inside
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Volvo V50?
Road noise is awful, oil pan cracked after going over rlight dip in road... suspension problem?
By GUEST
Submitted 2007-11-05 09:05:12
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Volvo V50?
Comfort and sleek look. The number one reason? Safety features!
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Volvo V50?
More storage, i.e. for sunglasses, change and to plug in IPod.
2005 Volvo V50 Review:
Overall. I love my V50 and have no regrets.
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