Bought my first Volvo car two month ago. In terms of driving experience, it is quite comfortable, and I love it.

Today, I lifted the car and found actually the frame looks not so good.

I am not sure if these are only the surface rust of frame. Is it the defect for my car, or is it quit normal? Should I complain this to the car dealer that I bought this car from?

In addition,I found there is leakage from a metal pipe. Anyone has a idea where the pipe connected to? is this leakage normal? Is it serious?

Need help, thanks.

 

Well, the rust is certainly far more extensive than my 2006 that spent its life in Virginia.

Where has your car been living?

 

I drive in Norway.
The rust of my old 2003 Nissan car is much less than this one. I think the car should have enough corrosion protection under Norway whether condition.

Do you think the frame is still healthy?
Or do you think the car before I bought is badly maintained?

 

That vehicle has been driven thru salty water or regularly parked for a period of its life in a coastal exposed climate.
Do they salt the roads in the snowy winters in Norway?

 

That car has certainly seen a lot of salt, as difflock54 said. I would take it to someone local for an evaluation. I would also look under the tail gate gasket (it comes off easily) for rust there. Likewise, are the bottom door seams clear of rust? How about the body in general?

I would guess that a power wash followed by a professional rustproofing (making sure to keep drainage holes clear) would extend your car's life. That will also give you a chance to monitor that oil leak in the last photo.

 

Maybe a rust neutraliser coating and possibly a localised sand blast of the worst affected members prior to application of a good rust proofing system can be achieved?
It will get worse rather quickly if it is not attended to smartly.