Safety

Safety  - 2006 Volvo V50 Review - Reviews - Volvo V50

All-disc antilock brakes, traction control, side-impact and side curtain-type airbags, and Volvo's Whiplash Protection Seating System are standard. Dynamic Stability and Traction Control is optional.

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    Fuel requirements
    Octane rating Minimum octane Typical pump octane label Volvo recommends premium for best performance, but using 87 octane1 or above will not affect engine reliability. Volvo engines are desi ...

    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 ...

    Owner maintenance
    Periodic maintenance requirements and intervals are described in your vehicle's Warranty and Service Records Information booklet. The following points can be carried out between the normally sch ...