Safety
Though its sister model, the S40 sedan, earned good crash-test scores from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the wagon hasn't been crash tested. Unfortunately, differences in weight and construction mean we can't assume the same crash performance in the V50.
The wealth of standard safety features includes side-impact and side curtain airbags, all-disc antilock brakes, an electronic stability system with traction control and a tire pressure monitoring system. Advanced options include the Blind Spot Information System, which lights an indicator just inboard of either of the S40's side mirrors when a car occupies its corresponding blind spot.
See also:
Folding down the rear seat backrests
The three sections of the rear seat backrest can
be folded down in different combinations to
make it easier to transport long objects.
• The left (driver's side) section can be folded
down sepa ...
Standby mode (temporary deactivation)
Press to temporarily deactivate
cruise control (put it in standby mode). The set speed, for example 55 mph, is then
shown in parentheses. The previously set speed and time interval are resumed by ...
Volvo On Call
Volvo On Call is an advanced telematics system and another valuable personal
security feature. It uses an integrated GSM telephone with a built-in GPS unit
for satellite positioning, and ensures h ...