Volvo V50 FWD

20052011 · 24 configurations

Lowest
22
Average
23
Best
24

The Volvo V50 FWD has been tested by the EPA across 24 different configurations spanning model years 2005 through 2011. Over this period, the V50 FWD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 22 MPG to 24 MPG, with an overall average of 23 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2011
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,500213024MPG
2010
2.4L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,500203124MPG
2010
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
2010
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,500213024MPG
2009
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,600192823MPG
2009
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,600192823MPG
2009
2.4L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600202823MPG
2009
2.4L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,500203124MPG
2008
2.4L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,000202823MPG
2008
2.4L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,000202823MPG
2008
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,000192823MPG
2008
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,150192722MPG
2007
2.4L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,150192722MPG
2007
2.4L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,000202823MPG
2007
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,150182722MPG
2007
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,150192822MPG
2006
2.4L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,150192722MPG
2006
2.4L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,150192722MPG
2006
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,000202923MPG
2006
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,150192822MPG
2005
2.4L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,150192722MPG
2005
2.4L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,150192722MPG
2005
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,150192922MPG
2005
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,150192722MPG

Historical Efficiency

2011
24
2010
24
2009
24
2008
23
2007
23
2006
23
2005
22

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (V50 FWD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Volvo V50 FWD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Volvo Volvo V50 grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
9
Total Deaths
5

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
11.1%
Fire Occurrence
0.0%
Speeding Involved
11.1%
DUI Involved
11.1%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

75%
Front
13%
Side
13%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2022
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2021
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00
2020
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2017
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00
2016
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2015
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2014
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2010
1
2009
1
2008
2
2007
1
2005
3
Critical
Moderate
Advisory