Auto loans: 2011 Volvo V50
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 9.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
Rent a 2011 Volvo V50 for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2011 Volvo V50 specs
| Engine | 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo |
|---|---|
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas |
| City | 11.3 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 230 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.04 |
2011 Volvo V50: every figure
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 5 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 906 L (32 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,800 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,008 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2011 Volvo V50
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other (1) and wheels (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10V591000 | 2010-11-22 | seats | VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER FRONT PASSENGER SEATS. THE FRONT SEAT RAIL'S DETECTION SYSTEM WAS MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY AND MAY PERMIT THE PASSENGER TO FORWARD THE SEAT BEYOND THE INTENDED MAXIMUM. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2011 Volvo V50 for buyers
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2011 Volvo V50 for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Before you buy the 2011 Volvo V50, see the figures and the checks worth doing.
Before you sign for the V50
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. NHTSA has 2 owner complaints on file, mostly about unknown or other and wheels. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
The numbers in plain words
The powertrain to know here is the 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Plan on about 29 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 9.7 L/100 km. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $15.04, and a 300 km weekend about $45.12. The EPA estimates US$2,800 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Who it is for
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
The V50 in everyday use
As a wagon, it has the length of a car with a bigger load space at the back. The EPA measures its luggage space at 906 litres, roughly bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
A longer test drive
Rent the V50 for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
Narrowing it down
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Money matters
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $15.04 in fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $150.40 at our price setting.
Questions first?
Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2011 Volvo V50 from us first.
Ask us about the 2011 Volvo V50
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2011 Volvo V50 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2011 Volvo V50
Does CarmaCars sell the 2011 Volvo V50?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2011 Volvo V50 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2011 Volvo V50 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2011 Volvo V50 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3008.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.