Whit-Batmobil. • 2 yr. ago. The i5d is a rock soild engine, probably one of the best Volvo has made along with the later VED5 (with the VED5 being better at making power and just about as reliable as the i5d). The D5 in the V50 and P1 chassi is the i5d. Not to scare you or anything, but every thing in/on a car can fail if you are unlucky enough.
Rankings of good Volvo cars are best left to fans and experts, which is why this list is votable. You can click on the names of these popular Volvos to get more information about each model. In order to even be considered for this list, each vehicle must be a great Volvo, and be highly reliable.Owns this car. Very comfortable, very powerful (which is good if you live in a hilly or mountainous area). Conveniently designed. I have had four Volvos, one until it was 27 years old and it was Most Volvos will be reliable as long as they've been taken care of. I would suggest looking at the different specs of each model, and decide which one fits you best in terms of usage. I personally own a 2006 V50 T5 and I love the car, and it's been reliable, with almost 150k on the clock. singingbatman27 • 3 yr. ago.
Overview Review Inventory Features +55 29 Owner Reviews 23 mpg Combined MPG $201 /mo Cost to Drive 4 yr / 50,000 mi Original Warranty Used V50 for sale Not available nearby See Cars for Online
Volvo V50 can be quite fuel efficient with fuel consumption figures starting at just 3.9 l/100 km (60.31 mpg) (2007 Volvo V50 (facelift 2008) 1.6 D DRIVe (109 Hp) start/stop), reaching 10.1 l/100 km (23.29 mpg) (2007 Volvo V50 (facelift 2008) 2.5 T5 (230 Hp) AWD Automatic).4. Premature Wear of the Strut Mounts. When it comes to the drivetrain, the most common issue found in Volvo cars that use the 5-cylinder engine is premature wear of their strut mounts. Strut mounts are vital parts of a car's suspension system, connecting the strut to the body of the vehicle.
According to Consumer Reports, the Volvo XC90 has a predicted reliability rating of 2 out of 5, while the Volvo S60 sedan boasts a 4 out of 5 rating. Most people don’t buy a Volvo with reliability in mind. However, if you’re buying one and reliability is a big priority, we highly suggest that you check each model’s reliability rating.T5iTfCi.