Volvo V50 MW — Reliability

MW 2004–2012 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine Duratec HE 1.8 (Mazda L8) — 81/100 BUY
Known Issues 4

Engine in this model

BUY 81

Duratec HE 1.8 (Mazda L8)

Duratec HE 1.8 16V (Mazda MZR L8)

The 1.8 16V petrol shared by Ford (Mondeo Mk3, Focus Mk2, C-Max), Mazda (L8: Mazda 5, Mazda 6, MX-5 ...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Intake swirl flaps wear and break off into the engine (Ford intake) Duratec HE 1.8 (Mazda L8) critical 84,000 km – 160,000 km
Oil consumption at high mileage Duratec HE 1.8 (Mazda L8) moderate —
Timing chain and cam phaser wear (very high mileage) Duratec HE 1.8 (Mazda L8) minor 200,000 km
Thermostat sticks Duratec HE 1.8 (Mazda L8) minor —