Minimum octane
Typical pump octane label
Volvo recommends premium fuel for best performance, but using 87 octane1 or above will not affect engine reliability.
Volvo engines are designed to achieve rated horsepower, torque, and fuel economy performance using premium 91 octane fuel.
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Brake lights
The brake lights come on automatically when
the brakes are applied.
Adaptive brake lights
The adaptive brake lights activate in the event
of sudden braking or if the ABS system is activated.
Th ...
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 ahea ...
All Wheel Drive – AWD
Your Volvo can be equipped with permanent
All Wheel Drive, which means that power is
distributed automatically between the front
and rear wheels. Under normal driving conditions,
most of the ...