Weight distribution affects handling

At the specified curb weight your vehicle has a tendency to understeer, which means that the steering wheel has to be turned more than might seem appropriate for the curvature of a bend. This ensures good stability and reduces the risk of rear wheel skid. Remember that these properties can alter with the vehicle load. The heavier the load in the trunk, the less the tendency to understeer.
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Warranty
As you'd expect, the Volvo V50 Sportswagon is supported by a comprehensive
warranty. The standard mechanical warranty is three years/60,000 miles
(whichever comes first), plus there's a three-year ...
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All indicator and warning symbols light up in
ignition mode II or when the engine is started.
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should go out except the parking brake symbol,
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role as a premium alternative. Three new engines joined the range in 2007: a 145
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