# \#v50 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/v50/3180.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Loud rattle/squeak under rear of car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-rattle-squeak-under-rear-of-car/186514)
**Author:** [@182384](https://community.cartalk.com/u/182384)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2022, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-rattle-squeak-under-rear-of-car/186514 "2022-09-24T22:13:07Z")
Suddenly started making this loud noise. Occours only when car is moving, doesn’t matter if its in gear or just rolling. Seems to get a bit quieter when moving faster. Any ideas what could it be? --- ## [Volvo V50 2008 thump when braking hard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v50-2008-thump-when-braking-hard/91580)
**Author:** [@showard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/showard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2015, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v50-2008-thump-when-braking-hard/91580 "2015-10-30T03:09:55Z")
Hello, I recently had work done on my Volvo 2008 V50. The front axles were replaced, new brake pads in front, and new calipers and pads in the rear. When I got the car back the brake pedal would go to the floor... tu… --- ## [Blended oil vs synthetic oil 82k v50 2009 volvo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blended-oil-vs-synthetic-oil-82k-v50-2009-volvo/76860)
**Author:** [@Fracas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fracas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blended-oil-vs-synthetic-oil-82k-v50-2009-volvo/76860 "2013-01-22T23:40:47Z")
Hello...bought my first car new..followed the manual and maintenance schedule to a T. Manual suggested regular/blended oil, NOT fully synthetic..so I did that..for 8000 miles. Took to a guy that works on Volvos, request… --- ## [V50 turn & whine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/v50-turn-whine/68985)
**Author:** [@vIssues](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vIssues)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2011, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/v50-turn-whine/68985 "2011-10-27T14:27:48Z")
http://youtu.be/ZpN2wBlxZr4 (3-7sec mark & 19-21sec, most notable) Low speed. As the vehicle decelerates or accelerates and is turning, a whine is emitted from , I think, the left front. It is intermittent, and today w… --- ## [2002 Volvo V50 Dead less than 75000 miles engine blows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volvo-v50-dead-less-than-75000-miles-engine-blows/63793)
**Author:** [@dreyersf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dreyersf)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2011, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volvo-v50-dead-less-than-75000-miles-engine-blows/63793 "2011-04-17T19:56:46Z")
My daugther 2002 Volvo V50 blow an engine because of the time belt slipped She had only had less than 75000 and was relgious about her mx checkups timely and by only Volvo Mechanics. She is a Service member in Gemany a… --- ## [Wheel Bearings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-bearings/63473)
**Author:** [@J.n.c](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J.n.c)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2011, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-bearings/63473 "2011-04-09T12:00:35Z")
I drive a 2006 Volvo V50 with 65k. Recently the car started making a noise and the dealership told me that I need new front wheel hubs because my bearings are shot. The car has always been well within the weight limit,… --- ## [My 2009 V50 Volvo says shhhh after I start the car and drive off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2009-v50-volvo-says-shhhh-after-i-start-the-car-and-drive-off/62790)
**Author:** [@jaygeetee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaygeetee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2011, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2009-v50-volvo-says-shhhh-after-i-start-the-car-and-drive-off/62790 "2011-03-19T23:07:02Z")
I have had to return my V50 twice for ABS associated problems. The first time to change a speed sensor then to replace the passenger side front hub. Now the car is making a soft shhhhhh sound for a split second wheneve… --- ## [Volvo V50 Radio & CD Player Stopped Working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v50-radio-cd-player-stopped-working/61038)
**Author:** [@colecars](https://community.cartalk.com/u/colecars)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2011, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v50-radio-cd-player-stopped-working/61038 "2011-02-08T23:34:52Z")
I have a 2005 Volvo V50.The radio and CD changer will not come on when you push on. There is no display for the radio & CD player. There is dispaly for the heating & cooling systems. The speaker settings have dispaly. It… --- ## [I need HELP with a Volvo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-help-with-a-volvo/48427)
**Author:** [@scotta2m](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scotta2m)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2010, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-help-with-a-volvo/48427 "2010-05-08T17:54:35Z")
I recently purchased a used 2007 Volvo V50 wagon. In it's previous life it was a fleet vehicle for a Pharma company - so it was driven around by a bunch of sales people. It's been around 2 months since the purchase and… --- ## [Soda in the gear shifter - please help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/soda-in-the-gear-shifter-please-help/43457)
**Author:** [@thisgirlw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thisgirlw)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2010, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/soda-in-the-gear-shifter-please-help/43457 "2010-01-30T19:56:10Z")
My teenage son was helping me run errands in my husband's new car, and I rewarded him with a coke which he put in the cup holder up front. Our next and last stop was to pick up some wood at the hardware store, and when … --- ## [How to get rid of a dashboard message](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-rid-of-a-dashboard-message/33298)
**Author:** [@kcoffel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kcoffel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2009, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-rid-of-a-dashboard-message/33298 "2009-07-13T02:17:09Z")
there's a message on my dashboard - time for routine maintenance - seems it automatically comes on a preset mileage points - how do i get rid of this message - the car was just serviced recently so it's just this annoyin… --- ## [Volvo 2005 V50 AirbagLight and Wipers wont turn off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-2005-v50-airbaglight-and-wipers-wont-turn-off/30778)
**Author:** [@volvowoes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/volvowoes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2009, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-2005-v50-airbaglight-and-wipers-wont-turn-off/30778 "2009-05-21T19:11:57Z")
While sitting at a stoplight, suddenly our wipers came on and would not turn off, the tailgate warning light was on, the interior lights were all on and the scariest: the airbag malfunction warning light . The radio was … --- ## [05 V50 with AC Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-v50-with-ac-problem/20518)
**Author:** [@downhil990](https://community.cartalk.com/u/downhil990)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2008, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-v50-with-ac-problem/20518 "2008-10-08T20:23:01Z")
I have a V50 with 77k miles. I recently went on a road trip and in high humidity areas the passenger side rear foot well would accumulate ton of water from condensation through the rear foot vent. Does anyone know how … --- ## [Volvo V50 T5 2005 problems problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v50-t5-2005-problems-problems/14880)
**Author:** [@potatohead](https://community.cartalk.com/u/potatohead)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2008, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v50-t5-2005-problems-problems/14880 "2008-06-05T15:09:29Z")
I recently bought (haven't received title yet) a Volvo V50 T5 2005 with about 25K miles.Within 2 wks of ownership it dumped me! It wouldn't turn over. It was the ignition which had to be replaced. This was covered by war… --- ## [Volvo V50 Tire Removal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v50-tire-removal/9366)
**Author:** [@drummjr01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drummjr01)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2008, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v50-tire-removal/9366 "2008-01-14T23:26:10Z")
I have removed all five bolts on the rear passenger tire. I cannot get the tire off. I have read the owners manual many times. Please help!