Hi
we have v50 coming up to 3 years old.Problems with wear /torn upholstery on drvers seat.22,000 mile on clock.currentlly persuing volvo as refusing to repair/replace under warranty.
feel material is not fit for purpose-something to check.
Also raised on this and other forums.
otherwise really pleased with car.
Regards
Ennis
Was it textile or leather upholstery? This V50 has light grey leather (or vinyl?).
I ended up buying the V50 for $9,000 flat. Most of the interior is in very good condition. The cheap shroud around the parking brake is torn. It seems unlikely that such thin, weak material wouldn't end up torn after using the brake a few times.
The exterior isn't in amazing condition, but it's pretty good; PDR in a spot or two. It had 100% clean CarFax and full service records. The paint could definitely use a buff and seal. The black plastic pieces between the door windows are a little sun dried and faded. Is there anything that I can do to bring back the original deep-shiny-black look? There is also some built up wax around some of the trim pieces and door handles, but that's an easy fix.
Overall, it seems like it was a great deal for $9,000. I'm going to add a Thule or Yakima or RockyMounts rack system for my bikes, some 18" matte gold BBS rims with rubber that a friend is giving me for free, and I'll look into upgrading the speakers. Buff out and seal the paint. I have a guy that will donate his time on the PDR and paint. The car is a bright royal blue, so I think it will mirror the classic WRX color scheme; blue on matte gold rims. Tacky? Maybe.
