2008 Volvo V50 Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel (standard), AWD
Production Years for Series :	2003 -
Price :	MSRP: $26,815-31,565 Invoice: $25,205-29,670
Weight :	3321 lbs \| 1506.38 kg
MPG City :	20
MPG Highway :	28
Introduced At :	2003 Bologna Motorshow

Engine & Transmission

Inline 5
Displacement :	2400 cc \| 146.5 cu in. \| 2.4 L.
Power :	168 HP (123.648 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	170 Ft-Lbs (230 NM) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 90 mm.

Turbocharged Inline 5
Displacement :	2520 cc \| 153.8 cu in. \| 2.5 L.
Power :	227 HP (167.072 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Torque :	236 Ft-Lbs (320 NM) @ 1500 RPM
Bore :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Stroke :	3.7 in \| 93 mm.

Transmission:
5 Automatic Microprocessor-Controlled Automatic

Handling

Recall

Component	EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Manufacturer	VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	10V566000
Summary	VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence	AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Remedy	VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE INSERTED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY NEXT TO THE PCB. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN AT 866-957-1981 OR VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.
Notes	VOLVO SAFETY RECALL NO. R231.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Manufacturer	VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Mfr Report Date	20080211
NHTSA Campaign ID	08V197000
Summary	VOLVO IS RECALLING 7 MY 2008 V50 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ROOF RAILS. BOLTS HAVE BEEN FOUND TO BE OUT OF SPECIFICATION. THIS HAS CAUSED LESS TREAD LENGTH ON THE BOLTS WHICH IN TURN HAS LEAD TO INSUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE IN THE JOINT DUE TO THE WASHER GETTING STUCK WHEN TIGHTENING THE BOLTS.
Consequence	WHEN CARRYING ROOF CARGO, THE RAILS MAY COME LOOSE DURING HEAVY BRAKING AND/OR SUDDEN STOPS INCREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH.
Remedy	DUE TO THE LIMITED NUMBER OF VEHICLES INVOLVED, OWNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED AND WILL HAVE THE ROOF RAIL BOLTS REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Notes	VOLVO RECALL NO. R196.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Manufacturer	VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Mfr Report Date	20080414
NHTSA Campaign ID	08V329000
Summary	VOLVO IS RECALLING MY 2008-2009 VEHICLES. A SECTION OF THE POWER STEERING RETURN LINE HOSE WAS NOT PROPERLY VULCANIZED (CURED) AND DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. IF THE POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE FAILS, A SUDDEN RUPTURE OF THE HOSE CAN OCCUR.
Consequence	THIS CAN RESULT IN A RAPID DRAINAGE OF THE POWER STEERING FLUID IN THE SYSTEM AND A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STEERING RETURN LINE HOSE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Notes	VOLVO RECALL NO. 201.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2008 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$27,958
Avg. Household Income :	$57,000
Avg. Home :	$238,880
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.39

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2008 Volvo V50? A: The 2008 Volvo V50 has a wheelbase size of 103.90 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2008 Volvo V50? A: The 2008 Volvo V50 has a length of 178.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2008 Volvo V50? A: The 2008 Volvo V50 has a width of 69.70 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2008 Volvo V50 have?A: The 2008 Volvo V50 has 38.90 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2008 Volvo V50 have?A: The 2008 Volvo V50 has legroom of 41.60 inches.

Q: What is the 2008 Volvo V50's towing capacity?A: The 2008 Volvo V50 has a towing capaicty of 2000.00 lbs.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2008 Volvo V50? A: The 2008 Volvo V50 was a .

Q: How much did the 2008 Volvo V50 cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2008 Volvo V50 had an MSRP of $26,815 - $$31,565 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2008 Volvo V50 have? A: The 2008 Volvo V50 had the following engine options: Inline 5 (2400 cc | 146.5 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 168 HP (123.648 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 170 Ft-Lbs (230 NM) @ 4400 RPM

Turbocharged Inline 5 (2520 cc | 153.8 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 227 HP (167.072 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 236 Ft-Lbs (320 NM) @ 1500 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 2008 Volvo V50 have? A: The 2008 Volvo V50 had a 5 speed Automatic Microprocessor-Controlled Automatic gearbox.