Volvo V50 Cars

A Quick Guide to Choosing Volvo V50 Cars

The Volvo V50 is rated as a small family car, and it was manufactured from 2004 until 2012. Volvo produced different versions of the V50 for the different markets it was sold in, and it also offered some model year facelifts. On eBay, you can choose different model years, colours, engines, and specifications of a pre-owned Volvo V50 car for sale at a reasonable price.

Engine options for gently used Volvo V50 cars

Inexpensive Volvo V50 cars are available with many diesel and petrol engine options. Their petrol engines include 1.6- to 2.4-litre I4 multi-point fuel injection. Also available are a 1.8- and 2.0-litre flexi-fuel option, and these offer E85 compatibility. Diesel engines include 1.6- to 2.0 I4s and 2.0- to 2.4-lire D3 to D5 I5. See the manufacturer site for details.

Specifications of pre-owned V50 cars by Volvo

The specifications of the V50 cars manufactured by Volvo include:

  • Curb weight: The front-wheel drive curb weight ranges from 1,445 to 1,520 kilogrammes, and the all-wheel drive cars range from 1,560 to 1,590 kilogrammes.
  • Wheel base: The wheel base measures 2.640 metres.
  • Length: The length range is 4.514 to 4.522 metres, with 2002 to 2005 models having the shorter length.
  • Width: The width range is 1.770 to 2.022 metres, depending on the model year.
  • Height: The height ranges from 1.452 to 1.460 metres, varying by model year and drive type.

See the manufacturer site for details.

Versions and facelifts of the small Volvo V50 cars

The versions and generational facelifts of the Volvo V50 cars include:

  • V50 T5: This features all-wheel drive and a light pressure turbo charger in the petrol engines.
  • V50 PZEV: This is the partial zero-emissions vehicle released for places with strict pollution guidelines.
  • V50 SV: This is a concept car with 340 horsepower, and it debuted on the market in 2004.
  • 2008 facelift: The updates included new audio system options and active xenon headlights.
  • R-Design: This 2009 trim featured automatic and manual transmission options.
How do you choose the right used Volvo V50 cars?

When you're shopping for a Volvo V50 car, consider its:

  • Transmission: There are five- and six-speed manual and automatic transmissions with front-wheel or all-wheel drive.
  • Colour: The options include black, blue, gold, green, grey, orange, purple, red, silver, teal, and white.
  • Model year: The range is 2004 to 2012.
  • Body type: Select a sedan or station wagon.
  • Interior comfort features: The options include power locks and windows, tilt steering wheel, and electric heated seats.