I spoke with my contact at Curt regarding the installation of the Curt Class I Trailer Hitch, # 11438, on your 2011 Volvo V50 T5 with the R-Design and he said they have not tested this hitch on a V50 with the R-Design, but if the rear bumper fascia sits lower than the non R-Design V50s, then you probably will have to cut into the fascia. The same goes with the Hidden Hitch and Draw-Tite trailer hitches that we offer for your vehicle.
To give you a better idea of where the receiver of... view full answer...
Actually your 2010 Volvo V50 shouldn't have PWM style taillight wiring. Instead it's just considered separate wiring which you can easily use the # C59236 by using the 3 wire wiring instructions. view full answer...