The 2012 Volvo V50 1,6D DRIVe S/S Classic is a front-wheel-drive estate, diesel-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.6 litres and an output of 84 kW (114 hp).

The asking price is 3,500 €. That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 3,800 €. The estimate is based on 211 comparable cars. The asking price has been reduced once, by 390 € from the original 3,890 €. Cars of this model typically sell in about 6 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller.

The odometer reads 277,000 km, which works out at about 20,000 km per year. The car was inspected 8/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 8/2027. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is axles and suspension. There are 1,365 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register). Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 269,540 km.

Notable equipment:

  • Fuel-operated parking heater
  • Keyless entry and start
  • Parking sensors

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,020 € per year.

The original tyre size is 195/65 R15. The seller is a private individual, Hausjärvi.

Basic information

Registration number
VUZ-980
Mileage
277,000 km
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Engine
1.6 l, Diesel
Model year
2012
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body type
Estate
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Blue
Tyre size
195/65 R15
In traffic use in Finland
1,365 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
YV1MW84F1C2697050
maksimi.fi ID
152149
Nettiauto ID
15898232

Technical details

Power
84 kW / 114 hp
Fuel consumption
4.3 l/100 km (urban)
Seats
5
Number of gears
6
Cylinders
4
Turbocharger
Yes
CO2 emissions
99 g/km
Kerb weight
1,502 kg
Gross weight
1,900 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,522 × 1,785 × 1,499 mm
First registration
20/09/2012
Last inspection
8/2026
Type approval number
e4*2001/116*0076*25

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Fuel-operated parking heater
  • Keyless entry and start
  • Parking sensors

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 3,500 €

At market price

Market price estimate 3,800 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 211 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volvo V50, 2012) 4,070 €
  • Fuel-operated parking heater +400 €
  • Manual transmission −110 €
  • Sold by a private seller −560 €
  • Market price estimate 3,800 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: parking sensors, keyless entry and start.

Cars of this model typically sell in about 6 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller.

3,400 €3,600 €3,800 €4,000 €2/8/20266/8/20269/8/202613/8/2026
DatePriceChange
02/08/20263,890 €
08/08/20263,500 €−390 €

Next inspection due around 8/2027

About 12 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 8/2026.

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Failures in the same model series

1,126 cars of the Volvo V50 model series (first registered in 2012) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 502 defects leading to a failure, or 44.6 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 41.9. That is about as many defects as in cars of the same age on average.

Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections

  • This model series
  • All cars
  1. Axles and suspension 32.7

    368 defects·All cars 19

    Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels

  2. Brakes 5.8

    65 defects·All cars 11.8

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Steering 2.2

    25 defects·All cars 3.4

    Steering joints and rods, steering gear

The remaining 8.8 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (770). Median mileage 259,000 km.

Sale periods

Private seller, Hausjärvi, Kanta-Häme 11 days for sale
2/8/20266/8/20269/8/202613/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

Listing changes

DateWhatChange
12/08/2026Mileage 276,000 km → 277,000 km
08/08/2026Asking price 3,890 € → 3,500 €

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Myydään juuri katsastettu 11.08. siistikuntoinen ja luotettava V50, tämä on viimeisin facelift malli tuotantosarjassaan! Moottorina taloudellinen ja vääntävä D2 1.6 Drive E moottorilla 6-vaihteisella manuaalivaihteistolla. Auto käy normaalisti hiljaisesti ja jarrut ovat kunnossa. Autolla on hyvä huoltohistoria.

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Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volvo V50 1,6D DRIVe S/S Classic cost?

Volvo V50 1,6D DRIVe S/S Classic is for sale at 3,500 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 3,800 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 11 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 02/08/2026.

Has the price been reduced?

Yes. The asking price is 390 € below the original listing price.

Has this car been on the market before?

No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.

What model year is the car?

The car is model year 2012 and was first registered on 20/09/2012.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 277,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 8/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

In Traficom's statistics, 30.5 % of Volvo V50 cars first registered in 2012 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (1,126 inspections, median mileage 259,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

How common is a 2012 Volvo in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 8,657 Volvo passenger cars first used in 2012 in traffic use in Finland. That is 7.8 % of all cars first used that year, making it the third most common brand of that year among 32 brands. The most common fuel type among them is diesel (88.6 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.

What causes inspection failures for this model year?

For Volvo V50 cars first registered in 2012, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, steering. That is 44.6 defects per 100 inspections, against 41.9 for cars of the same age nationwide. Figures count defects, not cars, and describe the model series rather than this individual car.

What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?

The fuel type is diesel and the gearbox is manual.

What features does the car have?

Notable features include Fuel-operated parking heater, Keyless entry and start, Parking sensors. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 505 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.

What tyre size fits this car?

The car's original tyre size is 195/65 R15.

Where is Volvo V50 1,6D DRIVe S/S Classic located?

The car is located in Kanta-Häme (Hausjärvi, Kanta-Häme).

Where can I see this car's price history?

This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.