Volvo V50 towing capacity by year

The Volvo V50 has tow data across 7 model years, from 2005 through 2011. The most recent 2011 Volvo V50 carries a maximum tow rating of 2,000 lb.

Pick a year below to open the full Volvo V50 page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.

Volvo V50 max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Volvo V50, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.

Recent Volvo V50 years (2007–2011)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older Volvo V50 years (2005–2006)

Earlier model years for the Volvo V50, going back to 2005. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.