Overview & Reviews

Stability control is standard fare on all 2007 Volvo V50s. Front-wheel-drive T5 models now come with an automatic transmission only. New package options include an input jack for MP3 players and a ground-effects kit. Sirius satellite radio can be purchased à la carte this year. Inside the cabin, the overhead console design has been revised.

• Uninspiring performance on base 2.4i model, overly firm ride quality with sport suspension, minimal storage areas.

User Reviews:

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  V50 2.4i 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5 cyl 5A) - 2007 Volvo V50
  By david - October 24 - 8:40 am

  Just bought our V50 yesterday and had an above average experience at the local dealer. Not pushy at all. Gave us a fair value on our trade in (93 Mazda 626). Car cost $30,000 + tax/tags. We also got 2.9% financing for 4 years. Car was loaded with following packages; Black Paint, Black Leather, Climate, Select, Trim Package, Body Styling package, Sirius Sat Radio. Very good looking wagon. I believe this was a fair price considering the added packages it came with and financing package (in lieu of incentives). Still need to drive it more for a review on handling but for a small family it appears to be a great alternative to a gas guzzling SUV.

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  Love this Wagon - 2007 Volvo V50
  By hollydnc - June 20 - 2:40 am

  This is my first wagon and I love the style and functionality of this car. I have had a couple of stain issues with the neoprene seats, but so far they have cleaned up pretty well with upholstery cleaner. I mainly purchased this vehicle to tote around my two dogs, but I also feel stylish driving around town. A bit of a premium price, but after two years, I am a happy volvo owner. We will see if it holds up as well as my Honda after 7 years, but doing great so far.

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  bought used 2007 w/17k miles... - 2007 Volvo V50
  By volvo v50 T5 FWD - September 30 - 1:56 am

  My wife has the 2.0 pasat turbo wagon. fantastic car with about 5-10% more room than the v50. I love my under stated top drawer small hatchback wagon. Back seats go flat. Sound system is excellent. sport package makes for a tight efficient ride. interior is simple elegance. 80mph on fwy the car glides. Bought a 2007 fwd turbo T5 with only 17,500 miles on it for 22k fully loaded all the extras. I feel lucky right place right time and I drove it and said yes, this is mine....I also have a big chevy truck when I need it. I get about 30+ on fwy maybe even 32 if I am not heavy on the pedal. Very good car...

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  Done with minivans - 2007 Volvo V50
  By Empty Nesters - September 24 - 12:00 am

  We sent the last of three kids off to college this year and were so happy to be done with the big, automatic transmission minivans. Had noticed the aerodynamic design of the v50 on the road--more appealing than many other sport cars-- and also the added flexibility of a small wagon for storage. Bought the v50 t5 awd with a standard transmission. What a great car! great acceleration, handling, and responsiveness. No problem in snowy or icy conditions. The seats are the best- - even for long trips. Mixed driving in the mid twenties/gallon. Highway on cruise control is over 30. Any negatives? the trim on the inside door handle is a little soft and has couple of dings from my ring.

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  My First New Car - 2007 Volvo V50
  By jeff - January 28 - 8:00 am

  This is my first new car, but second Volvo. As you can see, i have put many miles in the comfortable drivers seat. I dread the end of the warranty period. I have traveled to Florida with my two children in car seats, Vermont with my three children in car seats. Plenty of room for a family with reasonable needs. Turbo is a must. I really wanted a sport wagon, having quit the SUV era before it even became popular. Familiar with Volvos saftey and reliability and overall this car has perfomed. Euro styling, roof rails, turbo, interior cargo space, all were items that I wanted and received in a vehicle.

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  My Little Pocket Rocket - 2007 Volvo V50
  By Allen - October 2 - 1:03 pm

  I get raves from a lot of other drivers and what a blast to drive this V50 is. Fort Knox on wheels too as Volvo is famous for safety. The Japanese made tranny matched to the 218 ponies makes it a dream to drive. Easy to be at 80+ mph and feels like 40. Quick on acceleration, shoots from the gate and leaves a lot of other cars in the dust! I say Volvo finally got it right in styling, interior, safety, guts, all there! I upgraded wheels to 17", tinted all windows and this baby stands out on the road.

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  Why is this car so uncommon? - 2007 Volvo V50
  By Barbarella - December 21 - 8:56 am

  Simply put, I love this car. I live in the mountains of colorado, and this car is tons of fun to drive on twisty mountain roads. I am of the belief that you do not need a SUV just to live in the mountains (unlike everyone that lives around me). The AWD is all you need to survive up here. The interior design is simple and intuitive, the performance is great, the mileage is decent (considering the way I like to zoom around), the cargo space is great, and it looks awesome. I seriously dont understand why this car isnt more popular, but then again, I dont understand why everyone around me drives these monstrous SUVs. Arent they driving on the same roads I am?

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  Great!... but not THAT Great! - 2007 Volvo V50
  By ralf - November 15 - 5:00 pm

  Ive driven for over 2 years, lease is up in a few months. The negatives are always easier so... Visibility: Ironically, the safety features detract from visibility. I removed the huge rear seat head supports in order to see the small rear window. The front columns are so thick they create a blind spot. Eats up power steering fluid (typical European?)- Have to replenish in less than 1 year. Wind Noise as stated elsewhere. I avoid bumps. It DOES NOT ride like a Town Car. Maybe its the stock Contis? Theyre terrible in the snow. Pros: Adequate acceleration, I dont need 0- 60 in 5 secs. Very responsive handling, just dont run out of the expensive PS fluid. Great Looks.

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  So far..so great! - 2007 Volvo V50
  By RJBME - August 24 - 9:53 am

  Have had this car a month & have been able to do commuting and a 1500 mi road trip with it. Great car that isnt more than what you need (SUV) or too little (5-dr hatch). The p/t is fantastic: smooth, powerful & quick and the 6-spd manual makes the car all that much more fun to drive. The seats & options (ours is loaded) make the car a dream to drive. I highly recommend the NAV system as it performed flawlessly on our trip. The gas milage is coming in a bit lower (~24.3 combo according to computer) that I had hoped for in a 5cyl+manual but its better than an SUV considering the V50 has AWD+ 218 hp/236 ft-lbs & all functionality w/ lots of cargo space. Best car Ive owned thus far.

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  First Impressions - 2007 Volvo V50
  By ChrisM - July 23 - 11:06 pm

  Ive had the car for only two weeks but here are my thoughts so far. Love the looks both inside and out, the appearance is what sold me on the V50. Excellent seats, smooth shifting automatic trans, reasonable performance from the 2.4i engine. I havent owned a Volvo before so the long term reliability is a bit of a concern. Early versions of this model seemed to suffer from electrical problems but my research on the 07 models seemed to show they have been worked out. I will post a follow up report after Ive put more mileage on it.