On the much more modern P2 platform, the 2006-2009 S60 T5 is a fantastic performance Volvo and has one of if not the most desirable white block engines—the B5244T5. This engine is nearly identical to the S60R/V70R B52544T4, with the exception of having an 81mm bore instead of the 83mm bore on the R cars. The Volvo S40 looks and feels like a sports sedan, and the nearly identical Volvo V50 runs like a sport wagon. Enhancing their sporting credentials is the availability of a five-speed manual transmission for base models, and a six-speed manual for the turbocharged T5 with all-wheel drive. The S40 sedan and V50 wagon are compact […] If there's anything else Volvo is known for beyond safety and good seats, it's wagons. Volvo 850 BTCC race car Photo by Handout / Volvo. Volvo V50 Photo by Handout / Volvo. Volvo makes good cars if you are looking for something safe and reliable. Over the past few years, the design has also improved. However, the problems that occur can be costly to repair, so you want to be careful what model you choose. In this article, I evaluate what makes Volvo unique from other brands. Save money on one of 53 used 2006 Volvo V50s near you. Find your perfect car with Edmunds expert reviews, car comparisons, and pricing tools. GOOD MILES!! 2007 Volvo V50 with 2.5L turbocharged Research the 2009 Volvo V50 at Cars.com and find specs, pricing, MPG, safety data, photos, videos, reviews and local inventory. Opens website in a new tab Cars for Sale The V50 is geared toward the comfort of its occupants to good effect. Car security. Naturally, the V50 comes complete with an alarm, immobiliser and remote central locking. Automatic opening and closing of the windows and sunroof are an additional bonus as is time-delayed lighting to guide you to the front door. Volvo is probably unique in having its own fleet of caravans to test the towing performance of all its new models. A good tow car must have an engine with good torque through a wide range of engine speeds. For the towing tests, the car is connected to a trailer that can be adapted for different weights and tow-hitch pressures. Volvo’s BLIS blind-spot monitoring system and active Bi-Xenon headlights are now optional on the both S40 and V50. On the performance side, the turbocharged T5 models get a boost from 218 to 227 peak horsepower. The Volvo S40 sedan and Volvo V50 wagon are relatively small cars: essentially the same size as a Honda Civic. The Volvo V50 is the car which Volvo hopes will meet the aspirations of that section of the 24-35 age group that’s settled down, might have kids and is looking beyond the so called ‘volume-producers’. And first impressions are good, It’s recognisably a Volvo, and has a good load space to fill up with kids and luggage. zPpu.