2010 Volvo V50 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Crash Test
Not Tested
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
19 -20 City / 27 -31 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
168 -227
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle William A
The versatility of the vehicle.
This car is perfect as either a daily commuter or for a weekend adventure. The car runs great and I have not had any big issues with the engine. As long as you regularly maintain the car it will last a very long time. If your into kayaking or surfing this car is perfect to fit all the supplies.
accountCircle Sarah L
Short battery life, but high amount of comfort and safety
Really comfortable and reliable car for the most part. My only complaint is the fact that the battery dies too quickly, especially if left sitting for a few days.
accountCircle Debbie S
The car is very safe and reliable. You feel very secure inside it.
My Volvo V50 is reliable and very safe. It runs well and gets me where I need to go. It has some wear and tear but that doesn't affect how it works. It's a good car.
accountCircle Sean W
Low profile, silver surfer.
We like the vehicle overall. It gets very good gas mileage and rides well. What I do not like is that the alignment seems to wear the tires. Also the display really never worked very well. It provides ample room for our family and we take it on trips very often. I also like the lower profile on the roads.
accountCircle Christine S
Sportwagon perfect for city dwelling.
Drives well. Sport wagon easy to drive through the city and easy to park on street. Not a lot of room in back trunk/wagon. Sunroof leaks often. Ongoing issues with windows. Cannot comfortably fit more than 4-5 people. Difficult for back seat area to get cool due to no vents in the back of the car.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Kasey C
Do not get this car eats your money.
Car stalls. No air conditioner. Sunroof leaks. Windows leak. No tint. Electric seats. Radio do not work. Heated seats driver and passenger. No room in back seat. Truck is good room. Alarm system does not work. Paint chips. Bumper falling off. Extra spare tire that you cannot put on car cause it do not have the parts to do it.
accountCircle Meg F
Super safe for your family but not on your wallet!
While this car is comfortable and rides smooth, this car has needed constant maintenance since we bought it used a few months ago. We have put over $2,000 of repairs into this vehicle and it is currently undriveable due to a coolant leak and head gasket that caused a crack in the radiator.

Volvo V50 Models

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

car
Base
168 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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R-Design
227 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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2010 Volvo V50 Owner Reviews

3.43
7 Reviews
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5 stars 14%
4 stars 57%
3 stars 0%
2 stars 14%
1 star 14%
accountCircle Christine S on April 27, 2021
Sportwagon perfect for city dwelling.
Drives well. Sport wagon easy to drive through the city and easy to park on street. Not a lot of room in back trunk/wagon. Sunroof leaks often. Ongoing issues with windows. Cannot comfortably fit more than 4-5 people. Difficult for back seat area to get cool due to no vents in the back of the car.
accountCircle William A on April 4, 2021
The versatility of the vehicle.
This car is perfect as either a daily commuter or for a weekend adventure. The car runs great and I have not had any big issues with the engine. As long as you regularly maintain the car it will last a very long time. If your into kayaking or surfing this car is perfect to fit all the supplies.
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Ranks #14 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2010 Volvo V50 has an average owner rating of 4.26 out of 5 which ranks it #14 of 16 other Luxury Small Cars.

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4.73
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3.43

Ranks #3 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2010 Volvo V50 has a combined MPG of 31 which ranks it #3 of 16 other Luxury Small Cars.

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2010 Audi A3
42 MPG
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36 MPG
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31 MPG
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31 MPG

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