Used 2011 Volvo V50 Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2011 V50, so we've included reviews for other years of the V50 since its last redesign.
A good car, but could be better
teagardin, 03/18/2011
2011 Volvo V50 T5 4dr Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Owned v50 for over a year. Styling is excellent. After a year, still like looking at the car. The interior is unequaled in this class, high-end minimalism, nothing annoying visually. Power is not one horsepower more or less than 'average'. Wish it had 5 more horses at least, but not bad. Disappointing mileage--18-19 city, and maybe 22 highway. Should be better! The handling is so-so. The suspension takes bumps fairly hard, and feels 'rough' on dips and larger bumps or road imperfections. Just stable enough. Feels European, in a good, but not great way. Good utility. Good space. Visibility is compromised by FAT pillars. Overall, recommend this car. But... don't love it really.
Great Car!
jimmysworking, 05/15/2008
2008 Volvo V50 T5 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Love the car. I have had it for a little over a week and enjoy it each time I slide into the driver's seat. The seat is one of the most comfortable I have ever been in. The fit and finish is excellent. Even though it is a smaller car, I feel safer in this than many larger cars I have been in. I like the feeling of having all of that Volvo Safety engineering around me and my family. All of this and it still feels very sporty.
I love my loaded T5
Brent, 03/29/2016
2008 Volvo V50 T5 4dr Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I own an 08 V50 T5, I have every option but awd, and gps, and I love it. I have had the extended warranty repair on the oil trap/pcv valve. That is the only problem I have had. I would recommend the V50 with the T5 to anyone. My car was a gift from its original owner, who purchased it in europe. I love my Grandmother.
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A good move
Dusko, 02/17/2008
2008 Volvo V50 T5 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
After 5 E-class Mercedes this was a big step but I'm not disappointed. For 50% of the price I have as much fun driving this car and I don't have to fear being stranded because of quality problems with electronics. The ride is firm but not harsh, a lot like a 3 series BMW. Ergonomics are a bit quirky and I could use more storage space up front. Fuel economy is better than my E500, but not that much! I miss the Bluetooth for the phone. Overall, no regrets
Nuisance problems !!
Tom, 04/14/2010
2009 Volvo V50 T5 R-Design 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
6 of 11 people found this review helpful
The "no key system" has a small cap for driver's door lock. This has fallen off on its own 3 times. $90.00 each time to order, have painted,etc. The front airfoil/dam is too low, rubs on curbs, and is frequently scratched/damaged. $650.00+ to replace. The rear roof tapers down so much that load capacity is severely limited, and this includes large dogs who bump their heads on entry. Mileage is about 20. The manual supports use of 87 Octane and up. We have owned 5 previous Volvo wagons going back to 1971. This vehicle doesn't compete !! Worried for the future of Volvo!!