In this post, we are going to talk about a topic that can be of use to all of us. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to change your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Volvo V50 is necessary. Indeed, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and consequently change a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To achieve this, we will first show you the different types of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Volvo V50, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Volvo V50?

So we begin our content page with the different types of jacks that exist. Indeed, nevertheless generally most Volvo V50 will be equipped with the same sort of jack, there are still different styles with different uses, here they are:

  • The single-arm screw jack for Volvo V50 : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally determined on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has just one articulated arm that is positioned under the motor vehicle to lift it. This sort of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Volvo V50 : It uses exactly similar principle as the jack seen earlier, that is, a worm screw that will enable screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, nevertheless the use of a double arm will enable to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
  • The hydraulic jack for Volvo V50 : This type of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually just provided with a premium model or bought in motor vehicle centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much easier to employ and able to lift a larger load. It would cost between 20 and 50 euros to buy them, here is a simple and efficient model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on Volvo V50?

We will now start the part that surely done you come to this post, where is the jack on a Volvo V50? It might seem very easy, but depending on the motor vehicle make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Take note that most Volvo V50 cars are equipped with a jack, if they are not you will have to find a puncture-proof spray or a compressor instead. If you have just bought your Volvo V50 or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may possibly not have this information. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your motor vehicle, these locations may possibly change depending on the year and the finish of your Volvo V50:

  • The most general location for a jack is in the trunk of your Volvo V50. To reach it, just lift the carpet in the trunk and you should find it and the spare tire.
  • In the rear wheel arch: Similar but less traditional location, your jack might be in your trunk, but on the side of the trunk, to reach it you just have to open the hatch in the right part of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Volvo V50 is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will locate it under your trunk, generally you will have to unscrew a nut to be able to release it and the spare tire.

How to use the jack on a Volvo V50?

Finally, we will quickly show you how to use the jack on your Volvo V50. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Volvo V50, the process remains similar. This process might seem difficult, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Volvo V50, remember to engage the handbrake as well as a gear to lock your wheels.
  • Unscrew the wheel nuts of the wheels you want to work on before lifting the vehicle, otherwise you risk damaging the transmission.
  • Start to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will generally locate a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Volvo V50, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If you want more tutorials on the Volvo V50, go to our Volvo V50 category.