2008 Volvo V50 Review

Main Specs Gallery Trims Vin Numbers Recalls Faq
Value Range $26,815 - $31,565
Seats 5
Miles per Gallon 20 City / 28 HWY
Crash Testing true
# Trims 3 Trims

2008 Volvo V50 is a Wagon 4-dr style car measuring 178.00 in length and 57.40 in height. Made in Sweden, 2008 Volvo V50 has 3 trims priced by the manufacturer at 29,365 with just total of 3 recalls in the past 2008 Volvo V50. It’s seating 5 people with doors and a rank size of 15.90 gallon. The engine is 2.4L L5 DOHC 20V and uses 20 of gasoline in the city and 20 on highways.

Volvo V50 2008 Trims

2008 Volvo V50 2.4i

Engine: 2.4L L5 DOHC 20V
Transmission: 5A | 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: WAGON 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 20 City / 28 HWY

2008 Volvo V50 T5 AWD

Engine: 2.5L L5 DOHC 20V TURBO
Transmission: 5A | 6M
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: WAGON 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 City / 26 HWY

2008 Volvo V50 T5

Engine: 2.5L L5 DOHC 20V TURBO
Transmission: 5A | 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: WAGON 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 27 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • YV1MW382782406892
  • YV1MW382182408377
  • YV1MW382382428338
  • YV1MW382382380128
  • YV1MW382182377924
  • YV1MW390782400636
  • YV1MW382882389830
  • YV1MW390082376163
  • YV1MW382582369356
  • YV1MW390X82369429
  • YV1MW382982381929
  • YV1MW390182399144
  • YV1MW382X82386654
  • YV1MW382382423558
  • YV1MJ672182421065
  • YV1MJ672082425463
  • YV1MJ672182416206
  • YV1MJ672582415575
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Safety & Recalls

Recall 08V197000 started on /Date(1209355200000-0400)/.

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.

Recall 08V329000 started on /Date(1216785600000-0400)/.

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.

Recall 10V566000 started on /Date(1289192400000-0500)/.

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.

FAQ

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If you consider used 2008 Volvo V50 look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2008 Volvo V50’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 20 miles, which is lower then 2007 Volvo V50.

2008 Volvo V50 is made in Sweden between 2005 to 2011.

2008 Volvo V50 can go 318 miles in the city and 445.2 on the highways.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2008 Volvo V50 is its excellent fuel economy. 2008 Volvo V50 has a 2.4L L5 DOHC 20V engine and It gets 20/28 mpg city/highway.

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