Volvo
V50
Volvo V50: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeVolvo
ClassSmall estate
Model years (US)2005–2011
New registrations (EU)2004–2018, 2022–2023
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Volvo V502004–2012
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2004–2012 |
| Model years | 2005–2011 |
| Body styles | 5-door station wagon |
| Layout | Front engine front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive |
| Platform | Volvo P1 platform |
| Engines | Petrol 1.6 L I4 1.8 L I4 2.0 L I4 2.4 L I5 2.5 L turbo I5 Diesel 1.6 L PSA HDi I4 2.0 L I4 2.4 L D5 turbo I5 Flexifuel 1.8 L I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed MTX-75 manual 5-speed Volvo M56 6-speed Volvo M66 manual 5-speed Aisin AW55-50 automatic 6-speed Aisin TF-80SC automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm |
| Length | 2005–2007: 4,514 mm 2008–2012: 4,522 mm |
| Width | 2005–2012: 1,770 mm with door mirrors: 2,022 mm |
| Height | 2005–2007: 1,452 mm 2008–2012: 1,457 mm 2008–2012 AWD: 1,460 mm |
| Kerb weight | FWD 1,445–1,520 kg AWD 1,560–1,590 kg |
| Class | Compact / Small family car / Subcompact executive car(C) |
| Assembly | Belgium: Ghent (VCG) Malaysia: Shah Alam (SMA) South Africa: Pretoria (CMH Volvo Cars Pretoria) |
| Designer | Fedde Talsma |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2011 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009–2010 | 2.4 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | 6-speed manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009–2010 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009 | 2.4 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | 6-speed manual | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2005–2008 | 2.4 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2005–2008 | 2.4 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2005–2008 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2005–2008 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| +2 more configurations |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2011 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.8–10.7 L/100 km | 11.2–12.4 L/100 km | 7.8–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2005–2010 | 2.4 L, 5 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.8–10.7 L/100 km | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 7.6–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2010 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| 2010 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl · 6-speed manual · All-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| 2005–2010 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 9.8–10.7 L/100 km | 11.2–13.1 L/100 km | 8.1–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2005–2009 | 2.4 L, 5 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 8.4–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2005–2009 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 9.0–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2005–2009 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl · 6-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2012 | Petrol | 1999 cm³ | 107 kW (145 PS) | 1379–1484 kg | 176 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2012 | Diesel | 1560 cm³ | 84 kW (114 PS) | 1380–1502 kg | 99–114 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2012 | Diesel | 1984 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1503–1630 kg | 134–154 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2012 | Diesel | 1984 cm³ | 130 kW (177 PS) | 1503–1630 kg | 134–154 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010–2011 | Petrol | 1596 cm³ | – | 1325–1424 kg | 169 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | Petrol | 1798 cm³ | – | 1370–1377 kg | 174–177 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | Diesel | 1997 cm³ | – | 1468–1559 kg | 153–159 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Small estate |
| Model years in EPA data | 2005–2011 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.4–2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 5 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive, All-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 36 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 906 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,633 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,560–1,999 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 84–110 kW (114–150 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,379–1,630 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,640 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2005–2011 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2004–2018, 2022–2023 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel and propulsion | 10 | 2005, 2006 |
| Engine and cooling | 8 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Suspension | 5 | 2005, 2006 |
| Steering | 3 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Body and structure | 3 | 2005, 2009 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 3 | 2005, 2006, 2010 |
| Brakes | 3 | 2005, 2009, 2010 |
| Tyres | 3 | 2007 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2006, 2011 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2005–2007, 2009–2011: 42 complaints, 0 with a crash and 1 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.