r/VolvoV50

Can anyone suggest a code reader that will work on my volvo v50, that can read and wipe codes but doesn't breake the bank when buying.

I bought one from amazon for around £15 but it doesn't read the codes from my car.

I've been doing some research and can see that you can disable the headlights from staying on when the switch is in the "off" position using VIDA. Can anyone confirm if you need a full VIDA license, or if an unofficial version will work? It seems you need to download some software packages for it to take effect.

For connecting to a laptop, are there also any cable recommendations? I've seen the cheap GODIAG GD101 J2534 cables, and I only need the cable to work once. Any other recommendations that won't break the bank for a simple software change?

Just bought it literally yesterday from a dealer who seemed fine enough. Drove fine and everything seemed to work...

Drove it all of 10miles after handing over the money and the check engine light flicked on. Misfiring issues at low rpm that seem to get worse once the engines warm.

Had it in a garage this afternoon hoping it was just the coils or maybe sparks... Nope... Apparently its looking like a burnt valve.

Will cost more than the car to fix... MOT until January so I guess she's just gonna have to limp...

I'm at a loss really, is my only option really just to let it limp till it dies?

Looking for a pair of rear lowering springs for my 05 awd t5, only the rears lol. Ive got my front end sorted out but for the rear im needing lowering springs to go with my bilsteins. Not looking for any crazy spring rates just looking for low. Ill get my spring rates sorted after I get my KW's in after the summer. If anyone has a spare set of rear only lowering springs please comment or pm me thank you

Having a hard time with this Volvo. I have replaced a few bits chasing this annoying problem. I had the same problem with my 2008 Mazda 6 that died on the motorway. I am hoping to find something stupid like turbo control valve? But if anyone has this issue and has solved it please advise 😁

Hello everyone. I’ve been starting to get into diy repairs and maintenance. Mainly simple things like oil changes and brakes and I have been lifting my v50 from the reinforced pinch welds as that’s what owners manuals and workshop manuals recommend. However it would save me a lot of time if I could use a central jacking point that would allow me to lift both wheels at the same time. If you can share some tips on what jacking points you use and where you place your jack stands that would be very helpful. Thanks

Unsure if this post is allowed i messaged mods to confirm but havent heard anything since so just gonna post and see. Feel free to take down if not approved.

I have a set of 04-11 S40/V50 FWD only coilovers that I recently purchased, however at time of purchase my dumbass didnt confirm awd fitment. They dont fit awd models so I cannot use them unfortunately. Im looking to offload them, the vendors return policy is absurd and id pay almost a third of what I paid back to them in shipping and restock fees to return them. Not looking to get retail by any means. If anyone has a fwd 04-11 s40 or v50 and wants a good deal on some brand new in box never fitted coilovers feel free to pm me. I am in southern california, I may be able to ship depending how far as well. Cheers lads