Hello, I also make the thought of buying a Volvo V50 dependent on the workshop. In my region it does not look very good, on about 50 km just two dealers, one even tiny. There was not even the possibility to drive a Volvo V50 sample. If I take the track on me every time in case of a defect I still have to seriously consider how satisfied you have been with the competence of your workshop? A friend and former Volvo driver told me the car was fine, only the workshop was a disaster. Greetings JD