Lee M

Extremely dissatisfied Volvo purchaser

I purchased a Volvo v50 from this seller recently and within two weeks the car had major problems, within the first week there was an intermittent starting problem where there was an air leak getting into the fuel line which cost me £100 to get sorted, then the key fob failed to open the car within the same week,another £50. Then the battery died on the car which again was another £150 from the RAC as they said the battery was not fit to start a scooter never mind a Volvo. I then had the cambelt changed, no problem with that as I know second hand cars need them done, but then my mechanic said the alternator was so hot when he took it off he was surprised it had not caught fire, another £140. Then last week I was driving and the brakes failed on the car totally, pedal went to the floor and no brakes, very scary experience, It is now in my local garage awaiting another part to be fitted. I would be very wary of buying from this seller as he claimed the car had service history up to a certain date but when i travelled down from Birmingham I got there to be told he had misread the service booklet. He had also started the car when I arrived which always rings alarm bells for me. This is the worst purchase I've ever had of second hand cars and all though he knocked £100 off the selling price I am already nearly £500 down and the car is still not on the road. If the seller would like to respond to this review I would welcome to hear what he has to say.