2005 Volvo V50 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test
Not Tested
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
19 -22 City / 26 -31 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
168 -218
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Kathy D
Low cost of maintenance. Just take it in for regular tuneups and you are done.
It is a very smooth drive. It requires almost no maintenance. It is sleek design. It is very comfortable for long trips.
accountCircle Madeleine H
Volvo v50 on long distance drives.
This car is very comfortable and reliable! I drive it back and forth between Vermont and mass. It is a very smooth vehicle on the highway and gets good mileage. My one complaint is that the headliner is beginning to fall down due to the glue Volvo used to stick it to the interior.
accountCircle Audrey H
Station wagon with plenty of zip.
I like the size of my vehicle, not too big, not too small. I like the handling, and the fact that it is comfortable to ride in, including comfortable seats. I like that it is peppy. My only dislike is that it is front wheel drive and not all wheel drive.
accountCircle Sarah R
Like I said before just keep the maintenance up.
It is a pretty reliable vehicle. I would recommend it. The color is nice. The drive is well done. If maintenance is kept up it can last for a good long while.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sarah R
Like I said before just keep the maintenance up.
It is a pretty reliable vehicle. I would recommend it. The color is nice. The drive is well done. If maintenance is kept up it can last for a good long while.

Volvo V50 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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2.4L Auto
168 HP 26-26 MPG 5 Seats
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2.4L Auto w/Sunroof
168 HP 26-26 MPG 5 Seats
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2.5L Turbo Manual
218 HP 27-27 MPG 5 Seats
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2.5L Turbo Manual w/Sunroof
218 HP 27-27 MPG 5 Seats
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2.5L Turbo Auto
218 HP 26-26 MPG 5 Seats
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2.5L Turbo Auto w/Sunroof
218 HP 26-26 MPG 5 Seats
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2.5L Turbo AWD Auto
218 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats
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2.5L Turbo AWD Auto w/Sunroof
218 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats
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2.5L Turbo AWD Manual
218 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats
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2.5L Turbo AWD Manual w/Sunroof
218 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats
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2005 Volvo V50 Owner Reviews

4.00
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5 stars 25%
4 stars 50%
3 stars 25%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Kathy D on November 22, 2020
Low cost of maintenance. Just take it in for regular tuneups and you are done.
It is a very smooth drive. It requires almost no maintenance. It is sleek design. It is very comfortable for long trips.
accountCircle Audrey H on October 16, 2020
Station wagon with plenty of zip.
I like the size of my vehicle, not too big, not too small. I like the handling, and the fact that it is comfortable to ride in, including comfortable seats. I like that it is peppy. My only dislike is that it is front wheel drive and not all wheel drive.
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Ranks #11 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2005 Volvo V50 has an average owner rating of 4.00 out of 5 which ranks it #11 of 12 other Luxury Small Cars.

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Ranks #1 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2005 Volvo V50 has a combined MPG of 31 which ranks it #1 of 12 other Luxury Small Cars.

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2005 Acura TSX
31 MPG
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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test
(Not Rated)
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test
(Not Tested)
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety