Buying an Abandoned VOLVO 

You make fantastic car reviews but those kind of "adventures" -car rescue missions is something I would love to see more, Fantastic!!!!

volvo starts after 13 months : "aight where we going bruv?"

What a fantastic car. Well done for saving it. At 13 years old, this still seems like a new car to me. I remember when cars that old were rotten to the core.

I actually jumped when those bats flew out from under the sun visor 😂

The problem I have with these videos; usually every other video I watch, I spend the following three hours on autotrader trying to justify buying whatever was reviewed 😭🤦🏻‍♂️😂

Cant tell you how happy that title made me. A Volvo High Peak Barnfind Instantly knew :new format, quality guaranteed.

That is a NICE color!!!

Sell it. That spec is bloody good. The wood trim is a reasonably rare option.

😂😂😂 those bats made me jump

I am trying to imagine the sales add we will see in a few weeks.... "cherished car, one careful owner, maintained regardless of cost" ; )

Damn, probably my favorite color combo in the V50, with one of the best engines and the best interior, with the open pore wood. Why the heck would someone leave the car like this

Not gonna lie I absolutely love projects like this. Feels the most rewarding especially when you’ve got it gleaming on the forecourt with a viewer coming to see it

V50 with the legendary 2.4 D5 is a rare thing. Most V50s are either 2.0d or the eco 1.6d . 150K+ miles... that's only just run in for a D5. Looks like a SE LUX speck with decent colour combo. Get the windscreen checked though Matt. They are well known for de-bonding along the top edge and letting water inside. It'll explain the excessive condensation & mould found inside this V50. Volvo UK know all about this issue and if you speak to them nicely they will get it re bonded FOC, it that still has the original windscreen in place. Also being the D5 (185 PS) engine get the Aux belt & tensioner changed ASAP as they are known to snap prematurely. Volvo had a recall few years back on these and halved their service life down to 54K miles intervals. Currently there's a Volvo re call on both front seat belt anchor points... worth getting that done as well.

Not sure about the backing track. It sounds a bit like a random Freeview channel documentary on the manufacture of ball-bearings.

These barn find videos are brilliant. Would love to see the follow up after the servicing and what was needed.

Thanks Matt great video. Some of these cars have problems with poor bonding of the windscreen at the factory. This is a source of water ingress. Also suspect sunroof drain holes and tubing in the A pillars. Water sloshing side to side in front of the driver is water that has leaked into a horizontal crossmember on the bulkhead beneath the screen. Volvo has a simple diy fix listed in their service manual (drill holes under the wheel arches basically). Sorry that’s long....

When the relative humidity of an enclosure increases over 50% (Rh) then that is when the mould growth can start.

Fancy new intro and graphics. 😂

Love the V50, i’ve got one myself with the D5. Common problem with the sunroof on these would be the drain tubes going down the A and B pillars. there’s like 3 or 4 different connections on each corner when the tubing can become perished and expand over time which separates the connections, which leads to rain water leaking into the cabin

LOVE the V50, one of the nicest Volvos of all time. Once you get the engine/train sorted you'll love driving it as it has a wonderfully poised handling and quite analogue steering feel. I would try to get it tidied up as it will prove to be a very good daily once sorted.

Great new video format. Ive done a bad thing as well last week, got myself a another Land Rover, old Disco 2 for the farm. Greetings from Namibia!

Well that was unexpected, give him 100k subscribers and the production quality goes up a few notches, imagine if he got to 1M subscribers!

I used to drive the V50 T5 ( 2005) as an NHS emergency ambulance service response car. It was great for that role and very quick, I loved them.

Hi Mat , I owned the same car with 80,000 miles it was bullet proof ,quick and responsive ! Great engines 👍

Groovy new theme song. Also this marks the SECOND time we see Matt standing outside the vehicle. THE LEGEND HAS LEGS!

Legit thought those bats were some real moths or something for a second 😂

Looking forward to seeing what you do with this! Impressed it's already looking so good. D5 is pretty reliable so hopefully whatever the vibration is can be easily cured. SE Lux D5 is also a pretty interesting spec for these. Whoever got it new knew what they were doing.

The smell is the stagnant water in the floorboards. You need to leave it open on sunny day and wet vac the floors. The water is coming from the sunroof drains. You need to pull the a and c pillars and remove the old drain hoses and replace. They dry rot and clog and separate, so instead of water going into sunroof gutter then draining out the wheel wells, it only makes it part way and winds up under the carpets. I did mine in a day. There are four drain lines, one at each corner of sunroof. You don't have to remove the headliner, but it does make the job a bit easier. Don't let water via rain or car wash on the roof of the car until that is fixed or it will just keep getting worse. Vibration is cv axles, and engine mounts.

Christ Matt, dump the funkKay sounds...it’s awful...nothing wrong with a simple talky soundtrack ..good vid, bit of fun..

The bit with the bats genuinely me jump lol. Love rescue vids, think you're onto a winner!

Become the leader of restoring great older cars Keep making very good and honest videos .You will become number 1 in the car busness in U.K.

Those bats when you lowered the visor proper made me jump 😂😂

Maybe dint add the music or keep it slightly more subtle imo

I would like to see a complete detailed transoformation of the car,form the pickup to the sale,maybe whit how much costed to refresh it

I'd put my money on the vibration being an engine mount. They normally need swapping out on the larger V70s and Xc90s at that mileage - the D5 is a sizable unit for a V50. 👍

You are definitely on to something here. I think us car fans love to see neglected machinery given some new life. I would love to see the Volvo brought back to showroom condition but appreciate that you’re paying the bill. I am also keen to see your follow up with the Volvo and any other type of car rescue. Your reviews are great and this type of video can only further boost your channel.

Love the new setup for the videos apart from the music in the background,like the raw feel of you’re videos and that ruins it in my opinion👍

I think it's fantastic that you're doing this sort of video now. Just goes to show there's a car out there for everyone if you're prepared to look hard enough. Brilliant 👏🏽

13 month old fuel, and it still started, legendary Volvo.

Only problem with mold is that as soon as the interior gets damp, eg people get in with wet coats in winter, the mold will start to reappear in all the seams and other nooks and crannies. You can never get rid of it and it will be even more noticeable if the car is not garaged over night.

Matt! Loving this style of video! Always been a fan of your normal style, but I really enjoyed this 👍🏼 great work

Looks like most of the cars we used to go and pick up- usually HP snatch backs!! I saw a Merc 280 Pillarless coupe (1972) in a similar state which came in to my friends car lot. Back in 1980. I got my Mum to buy it as a surprise for my Dad. We still have the car- paid £2k back then and its in really good original condition. Now thats how to buy cars-get 40 years of motoring out of it and then have a car thats worth 15-20 X what you paid for it! Great vid, more please and the BATS!

Hi. Nice find. :) Sunroof- check A pillars on both sides. Pipes are getting shorter and damps all water inside car. That explains moisture Vibration. Chech driveshafts. Can be carier bearing on the right side shaft or most likely inner tripod on driveshafts gone. You need to buy complete shaft to replace. Very nice car. Bullet proof D5, automatic, beige leather, Dynaudio audio system. Well done Sir.

From one V50 driver to another- well done. A hint: the water is likely coming from the sunroof area. These cars have drain lines in the front pillars that invariably shrink and separate. If the sunroof motor has problems (also likely), just put a small bead of silicone caulk around the top edge of the sunroof. A good cheap and removable fix. Otherwise, the water will keep coming and wreak havoc with all that leather. (Been there, done that with the mold!) Best of luck with your great wagon!

Fascinating video. I really enjoy watching these cars brought back with a bit of care and attention. And, more importantly, many many congrats on100k subscribers. Thoroughly well deserved.

I've driven Volvos before, great cars ( TANKS ) to drive and very reliable. I'm surprised this one was left undriven for 12 months though. Keep us informed, I'll like to know how much it costs to refurbish it.

Has anyone else watched this with subtitles on or am I the only one who had a laugh out loud moment when it came up with "So today I bought this Vulva which you can see behind me"

I own the same car Volvo V50 black, 2005, 2.0 D. I have to say it s the best car I ever had, it looks and works exactly as it did when l bought it. Everywhere l go with my family, it gives us a sensa of security and comfort. It is an awesome car indeed, very underrated. 👌

Along with most others, drop the music, Cheers

get it sorted enough for a sale, would love to see a break down of the total costs and profits, if any at the end of it all.

Agree with other comments, can’t wait to see more of this kind of thing. Just love it! keep it up!

I have one of these.. At 260 000 km, been very reliable.. Still tight and and comfy to drive.

Production values have gone up significantly Matt! 😮👍🏻👏🏻

Really enjoy these kinds of videos. The only thing I would mention is the music. Kinda makes it feel a little cheesy. Other than that tho, good stuff.

I love red Volvos. They look so good. A weekend for detailing the cabin will help. Just let a bowl with vinegar stay in the car for a night or two. Or put a cloth with 4711 on the heater matrix. All mechanical faults sorted out, and you'll have a trusty car for many years to come. Love your videos.

Great new format 👍 Looking forward to following along with the progress videos on this one!

Fannnnncy new intro!! Music and all! Interesting video too, I like this kind of stuff. Thanks!

Cleaned and fixed up worth 1 ½ to 2 grand of anyones money, it will do another 150K miles, 2007 is not old for a Volvo.

That wooden console/door trim is quite sought-after!

thats a volvo mate, it will never let you down

I love the V50 and I would have saved that one in a heartbeat! The wood trim option in itself is almost worth the money you paid! Well done Matt!

The vibration could be a engine mounting

Remove smell trick: a bucket of white vinegar left in the car overnight or for 24hours. Vinegar absorbs odors. And hey, great video!!

Loved this , would love to see how it turns out. More like this please.

Check all the door seals and sunroof, all that mold came from it anyway. Such a nice car when you washed it up a bit. :)

3:44 someone else who incorporates film and TV quotes into their daily life! I'm not the only weird one, cheers Matt 😂

I had a 2008 R-Design for a few years. Took it up to 167,000 miles and then sold it on. Brilliant motor. They still look quite current.

Really nice find this, I had a T5 V50 for a bit and this has a lot of options on - has the optional Dynaudio sound system which sounds great. The sunroof is a weak point though - be sure to check the sunroof drains though they're probably blocked and you'll end up with leaks in the footwells as there's badly designed drains that go down the B pillars. And you just proved one of the reasons why the Volvo 5-port is such a legendary engine. For the vibration hard to say without driving it but check the front suspension links and ball joins as they're really weak on these cars. Luckily they're cheap to fix, it's basically a ford focus underneath (simultaneously a blessing and a curse). Check the driveshafts too they are also a common weak point - the 5 pots love to snap them especially when remapped. To anyone interested in a V50 - they are good cars but the space inside is mediocre at best, thats why I got rid of mine, boot just wasn't big enough. Best to think of this as a family hatch e.g. golf than a real proper estate car.

Topic, yep good idea. Music? I'd remove it myself, your videos are good enough without it. Those trade plates must come in handy. As to what to do with the car? Perhaps use it is the start of a barn find trade up series, see how quick you can get to the Aston.

Omg love old Volvo's! Love barn finds! Cant wait for part 2!

Hard work is paying off man. So pro now. Editing and film is awesome. Thank you. Martin.

We bought a 2006 version of this car in 2016 on 60k, it was a 1.6 petrol Expression model so fairly basic. Gradually it developed all your usual foibles - windows that didn’t work or if they did they went up and down on their own in the rain, heater blower only worked on 4 etc. Mechanically though it was great, in the following 6 years and 80k it never missed a beat and required only routine servicing.

Excellent content with none of the inflated ego you find on other channels.

Music overload! Looking forward to seeing the rest of the process for this car. 👍🏻

Hi 'Matt', tip to get rid of the mould - 'Oil of Coves' diluted 100 to 1 with water, not only does it clean the mould it kills the spores, have a look on RU-vid for more details. I used it on a VW Golf with a bad case of mould 18 months ago, it has 'not' returned. The vidbration is due to 'flats' on the tyres after sitting for 18 months. Regards, RichardA.

More of this style of vlog please Matt,looking forward to part two.

Awesome new video series!!! Let’s have more like this!! It could be an engine mount? Would be nice to see it being mechanically inspected and repaired!! 🙌🏼

One of those videos you like when you're only 40 seconds in. I like Volvo's, but I've never owned one.

Vibration under load is very likely driveshafts, just had to have this done on my 2009 V50. You could watch the headlight beams bouncing on the road surface as you accelerated, since then it's been good - after ~230k miles, it probably deserved them!

Timing Belt ..Brake Fluid Flush..Power Steering Change..Antifreeze change..Fuel Filter and Ignition to start

Interesting transformation a bit short though, I’d rather see more of the valet

Love the new intro

2.4D with manual would be extra special. It's a diesel that actually sounds quite good, a bit like low revving Audi Ur-Quattro or TTRS.

Leaving a lovely Volvo like that to go to rack and ruin is sacrilege, the previous owner should have been flogged. Good on you for taking the project on Matt.

Good effort 👍 interior wise have a look at leather painting for the seats that colour combo is lovely deserves to be good as new

I love Volvos, it has got the right engine in, after that, not so good.

Back in 2015 I did exactly the same thing. I bought a 2002 VW Golf from a client of mine. The car been sitting on their driveway for 2 years and that beautiful, almost perfect silver paint had turned grass green, interior was just like your Volvo....it was all mouldy and there was a rotting smell. I paid £400 for it, jump started it and took it to my local garage just like you did. Service, new MOT and a new set of Tyres later it was absolutely great. I also had it washed and cleaned nicely, but the smell just stayed with it..not for me..I got used to it, but for everyone else that got in the car, they could smell it. But hey, it was a difficult time in my life back then and that car did great 👍

That was a great video Matt. I have been a Volvo owner now for 30 years and didn't doubt for one minute it wouldn't start. I love your knowledge of cars and it's nice to hear your passion in every video. Better than 'Top Gear' Matt. Keep them coming.

I’ve been looking at v50’s or v70’s. Maybe after a series of videos I could come and have a look with my clipboard. Btw I’ll be double checking the colour of that brake fluid

That's too good a car to have been left sitting for years, some people are so spoilt! 😮

Hello there!! This is Ahmed from Morocco. I'm a fervent admirer and follower of all your amazing videos. Thanks a million for all the car reviews!! I also must say that I have a penchant for Volvo estate cars....they are simply sublime. Thanks for saving that poor V50 from its miserable state. Keep up the good work 😁

Ambassador Matthew with this new video format you are really spoiling us, love it!

Great vid as always. Prefer the previous lower key style tho! 👍

Can we get an update on this one? Can’t stop thinking about what happened to it. Yeah, sad little man I am.

Nic one Matt, my last company car, before I moved onto a new career back in 2008, was a D5, she was a beaut, put up 160, 000 miles in her, bullet proof, super comfy, winter pack, well able to shovel when needed, cheers pal....good luck with the sale 👌

You should do more of these. Just please complete each project in a single episode it's way more satisfying to watch.

give it away to a viewer :) i could do with a motor once its sorted hahaha

If you got the interior and paint up to " brand new" standards could you still sell it for a profit?

What a transformation! I’m looking forward to the outcome of the service/ vibration under acceleration.

I do love a "barn find will it start?/let's nurse it back to health" video - more please Matt!