Volvo V50 first generation
The Volvo V50 first generation (2004–2013): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 76 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: P1
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,510–4,520 mm RDW | 4,510 mm TC | 4,514–4,522 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm RDW | 1,770 mm TC | 1,770–2,022 mm |
| Height | 1,430–1,500 mm RDW | 1,430 mm TC | 1,452–1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm RDW | 2,650 mm TC | 2,640 mm |
| Front track | 1,535–1,548 mm ASTRA | 1,530 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,531–1,544 mm ASTRA | 1,540 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,270–1,395 kg RDW | 1,414 kg TC | 1,324–1,590 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,370–1,495 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,890–2,000 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,300–1,500 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 650–700 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Boot space | – | – | 417 L |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 906 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,633 L EPA | – |
| Fuel tank | – | – | 52 L |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 190–225 km/h RDW | – | 195 km/h |
| Torque | 150–350 Nm ASTRA | – | 150–400 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 195/60R16, 205/50R17, 205/55R16, 195/65R15, 215/45R18
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de, fr, pl), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9–12 years | 68.8% (68.2–69.4) | 77.9% | 21,617 |
| 13 years and older | 64.6% (64.3–65.0) | 69.2% | 68,327 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 43.0% | 38.1% |
| Tyres | 39.7% | 31.2% |
| Brakes | 31.1% | 34.3% |
| Lights and electrics | 30.2% | 26.1% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 19.8% | 16.0% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.3% | 14.8% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
42 complaints for model years 2005–2011. 1 fire · 1 injury
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 76 versions of the Volvo V50 first generation
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European Union 25 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2013 | 1.6 L | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 107–108 g/km | 93,490 |
| 2011–2013 | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 143–144 g/km | 17,206 |
| 2013 | 1.6 L | – | Other fuel | 99 g/km | 10 |
| 2011–2012 | 2.0 L | 107 kW (145 PS) | Petrol | 176 g/km | 4,328 |
| 2011–2012 | 2.0 L | 107 kW (145 PS) | Flex fuel (E85) | 177 g/km | 1,040 |
| 2011–2012 | 2.0 L | 130 kW (177 PS) | Diesel | 143–144 g/km | 999 |
| 2010–2012 | – | – | Diesel | 106–113 g/km | 124 |
| 2010–2012 | – | – | Petrol | 171–183 g/km | 126 |
| 2011–2012 | 2.5 L | 169 kW (230 PS) | Petrol | 211 g/km | 126 |
| 2011 | 1.6 L | 80 kW (109 PS) | Diesel | 110 g/km | 464 |
| 2011 | 1.6 L | 74 kW (101 PS) | Petrol | 172 g/km | 150 |
| 2011 | 2.0 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 154 g/km | 82 |
| 2011 | 1.8 L | 92 kW (125 PS) | Petrol | 174 g/km | 12 |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 113 g/km | 66,332 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 155 g/km | 10,204 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 178 g/km | 5,140 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 143 g/km | 3,216 |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 169 g/km | 1,490 |
| 2010 | 1.8 L | – | Petrol | 175 g/km | 1,068 |
| 2010 | 2.4 L | – | Diesel | 172 g/km | 710 |
| 2010 | 2.5 L | – | Petrol | 213 g/km | 342 |
| 2010 | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | 212 g/km | 274 |
| 2010 | 1.8 L | – | Flex fuel (E85) | 177 g/km | 84 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Flex fuel (E85) | 183 g/km | 78 |
| 2010 | – | – | Other fuel | 154 g/km | 10 |
United Kingdom 38 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013D2 Manual | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | Manual | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 2013DRIVe | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | Manual | 3.8 L/100 km NEDC | 99 g/km |
| 2013D3 Auto · D4 Auto | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | Automatic | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2013D3 Manual · D4 Manual | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | Manual | 5.1 L/100 km NEDC | 134 g/km |
| 20132.0 Manual | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | Manual | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 176 g/km |
| 2013T5 Auto | 2.5 L | – | Petrol | Automatic | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 211 g/km |
| 2012D2 Manual | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 2012DRIVe | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 3.8 L/100 km NEDC | 99 g/km |
| 2012D3 Auto · D4 Auto | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2012D3 Manual · D4 Manual | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.1 L/100 km NEDC | 134 g/km |
| 20122.0 Manual | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 176 g/km |
| 2012T5 Auto | 2.5 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 211 g/km |
| 2009–20101.6D DRIVe | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 118–119 g/km |
| 20101.6D DRIVe Stop/Start | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 3.9 L/100 km NEDC | 104 g/km |
| 2007–20101.6 | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.1–7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 169–171 g/km |
| 2006–20101.8 | 1.8 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.2–7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 172–174 g/km |
| 2009–20101.8F Flexifuel | 1.8 L | – | Flex fuel (E85) | 5-speed manual | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 177 g/km |
| 2008–20102.0D | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 153 g/km |
| 2008–20102.0D · 2.0D Powershift | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2009–20102 · 2.0 | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 176 g/km |
| 2008–2010D5 | 2.4 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 166 g/km |
| 2007–2010D5 Geartronic | 2.4 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 184 g/km |
| 2007–2010T5 Geartronic | 2.5 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.0–9.5 L/100 km NEDC | 211–227 g/km |
| 2004–2010T5 | 2.5 L | – | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.7–8.8 L/100 km NEDC | 203–209 g/km |
| 2007–20091.6D | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 132 g/km |
| 2007–20092.4i (170 PS) · 2.4i (170PS) | 2.4 L | 125 kW (170 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 203 g/km |
| 2007–20092.4i (170 PS) Geartronic · 2.4i (170PS) Geartronic | 2.4 L | 125 kW (170 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.1 L/100 km NEDC | 217 g/km |
| 2007–20081.8F | 1.8 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 177 g/km |
| 2007–20082 | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 177 g/km |
| 2006–20072.0D · 2.0D with DPF | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 20062.4i (170 bhp) | 2.4 L | 127 kW (172 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 204 g/km |
| 20062.4i (170 bhp) | 2.4 L | 127 kW (172 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.2 L/100 km NEDC | 220 g/km |
| 2004–2006T5 | 2.5 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.5–9.6 L/100 km NEDC | 227–229 g/km |
| 2006T5 AWD | 2.5 L | – | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 232 g/km |
| 2006T5 AWD | 2.5 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.2 L/100 km NEDC | 243 g/km |
| 20042.0 D | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 153 g/km |
| 20042.4 (170 bhp) | 2.4 L | 127 kW (172 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 204 g/km |
| 20042.4 (170 bhp) | 2.4 L | 127 kW (172 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.2 L/100 km NEDC | 220 g/km |
United States 9 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2011 | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
| 2005–20102MODE CLKUP | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22–24 MPG (9.8–10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 230–251 g/km |
| 2010 | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 2010 | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | All-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 2005–2010 | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 22–24 MPG (9.8–10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 230–251 g/km |
| 2005–2009 | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 240–251 g/km |
| 2005–2009 | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 2005–20092MODE CLKUP | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 263–276 g/km |
| 2005–20092MODE CLKUP | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 240–251 g/km |
Canada 4 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2011Station wagon: Small | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.9–12.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 228–276 g/km |
| 2005–2010Station wagon: Small | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.3–10.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 237–244 g/km |
| 2005–2010Station wagon: Small | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 235–246 g/km |
| 2005–2010Station wagon: Small | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.0–12.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 230–276 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.