The 2005 Volvo S40 is diesel-powered with a manual gearbox, driven 468,900 km, with an engine output of 100 kW (136 hp). Notable equipment includes tow bar. The asking price 700 € is about 22% (200 €) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price 900 €, based on 173 comparable cars. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is axles and suspension. Cars of the same brand account for 10.1 % of all cars first used in 2005 (9,232 cars), the second most common brand of that year. Vehicle tax is approximately 628 € per year, insurance is estimated at approximately 318 € per year and the financing instalment is approximately 26 € per month, and the original tyre size is 195/60 R16.

Basic information

Registration number
UKY-510
Mileage
468,900 km
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Engine
2.0 l, Diesel
Model year
2005
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body type
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Silver
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
YV1MS753152115320
maksimi.fi ID
157445
Nettiauto ID
15903750

Technical details

Power
100 kW / 136 hp
Doors
4
Last inspection
Uusi ajoneuvo

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 700 €

Below market price

Market price estimate 900 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 173 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volvo S40, 2005) 2,770 €
  • Sold by a private seller −370 €
  • High mileage −1,500 €
  • Market price estimate 900 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: manual transmission, fuel type: diesel, tow bar.

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection

A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. The listing has no inspection date, so the due date cannot be estimated.

Check with Traficom

The interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.

Failures in the same model series

1,312 cars of the Volvo S40 model series (first registered in 2005) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 979 defects leading to a failure, or 74.6 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 93. That is fewer defects than in cars of the same age on average.

Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections

  • This model series
  • All cars
  1. Axles and suspension 31.8

    417 defects·All cars 27.6

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

  2. Brakes 19.7

    258 defects·All cars 27.7

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Emissions and leaks 17.4

    228 defects·All cars 12.8

    Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks

The remaining 7.8 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (739). Median mileage 252,000 km.

Figures describe the Volvo S40 model series first registered in 2005, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.

Sale periods

Private seller · Riihimäki, Kanta-Häme 1 day for sale
4/8/20264/8/20265/8/20266/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Myydään ylimääräiseksi jäänyt volvo. Huollettu säännöllisesti viimeisin huolto 465tkm jolloin myös vaihdettu laturi ja suuttimien paluuletku. Korissa sanomista vasemmassa etulokarissa ja oikeassa taka kyljessä muuten perus siisti. katsastus 11/26 16" aluvanteet nastarenkailla Hammastanko vuotaa! ovokolla uusi halvimmillaan 55€ Uusi auto hommattu niin tämä täysin ylimääräisenä.. Tarjoa!

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volvo S40 cost?

Volvo S40 is for sale at 700 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is below market price (estimated market price 900 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 1 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 05/08/2026.

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 2005.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 468,900 km.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

In Traficom's statistics, 38.6 % of Volvo S40 cars first registered in 2005 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (1,312 inspections, median mileage 252,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

How common is a 2005 Volvo in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 9,232 Volvo passenger cars first used in 2005 in traffic use in Finland. That is 10.1 % of all cars first used that year, making it the second most common brand of that year among 34 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (78.4 %). 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 S40 cars first registered in 2005, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks. That is 74.6 defects per 100 inspections, against 93 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 Tow bar. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

According to maksimi.fi's calculation, vehicle tax is approximately 628 € per year. The estimate is based on the car's fuel type, CO2 emissions and gross weight.

What tyre size fits this car?

The car's original tyre size is 195/60 R16.

Where is Volvo S40 located?

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

Where can I see this car's price history?

This page shows the changes to the car's asking price and its previous listings.