Two problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2005 Volvo V50. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Volvo V50 based on all problems reported for the 2005 V50.
The car hesitated on acceleration when I was getting on the highway and briefly stalled and the check engine light came. This has happened several times. I researched the issue and found a defective fuel pressure sensor is the cause. There are numerous reports of this on Volvo related websites. The part in question is bosch #8699449 that was recalled for similar failures on Volvo 60 series vehicles. After replacing the part with a new bosh part #31272732 the problem did not reoccur. This old part should be recalled on all Volvos as it creates a real safety issue as the problem occurs during acceleration and could result in an accident.
At highway speed and without warning, engine stopped and the check engine light came on. We were on a highway with narrow break-down lanes and were in significant peril, surrounding by single and double tractor-trailers in mountainous area on interstate-90 in western massachusetts. This event was truly terrifying. That there was no loss of life is sheer luck and immaterial.
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