Pedestrian safety
The Volvo V50 Sportswagon has been designed to minimise the risk of injury to pedestrians and cyclists in the event of an accident. The smoothly shaped front has an energy-absorbing structure ahead of the bumper which serves to reduce the risk of leg injuries.
The bonnet and front wings have also been designed to absorb collision energy and the petrol-engined models have a generous 70mm of free space between the top of the cylinder head and the bonnet, which reduces the risk of pedestrian head injuries.
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Recycling
As part of Volvo’s commitment to the environment,
it is essential for the vehicle to be recycled
in an environmentally sound way. Almost
the entire vehicle can be recycled and for that
reason, ...
Folding down the rear seat backrests
The rear seat backrests can be folded down for
additional loading space, see page 88. ...
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) helps to
improve vehicle control (stopping and steering)
during severe braking conditions by limiting
brake lockup. When the system "senses"
impend ...