Does the Volvo V50 have turbo problems?

How reliable is the 2009 Volvo V50 1.6 diesel? Are there turbo problems?

Dermot Horan (Birr)

Jul 2013 Filed under: reliability

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Expert answer

Hi Dermot,

Generally the V50 is a solid enough car, but watch for leaky windscreen surrounds, some issues with faulty wheel nuts, vacuum pump failure leading to reduced braking power and, on the 1.6 diesel, problems with the exhaust gas recirculation valve.

We've not heard of any widespread turbocharger issues.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
@neilmbriscoe