The 2005 Volvo V50 is a front-wheel-drive estate, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.4 litres and an output of 103 kW (140 hp).

The asking price is 1,600 €. That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 1,900 €. The estimate is based on 237 comparable cars. The asking price has been reduced once, by 190 € from the original 1,790 €.

The odometer reads 331,000 km, which works out at about 16,000 km per year. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is axles and suspension.

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 580 € per year.

The original tyre size is 205/55 R16. The seller is a private individual, Oulu.

Basic information

Registration number
SVG-738
Mileage
331,000 km
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Engine
2.4 l, Petrol
Model year
2005
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body type
Estate
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Red
Steering position
Left-hand
maksimi.fi ID
157689
Nettiauto ID
15903693

Technical details

Power
103 kW / 140 hp
Doors
5

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

No notable equipment was identified from the listing.

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 1,600 €

At market price

Market price estimate 1,900 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 237 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volvo V50, 2005) 2,290 €
  • Manual transmission −90 €
  • Sold by a private seller −300 €
  • Market price estimate 1,900 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: front-wheel drive.

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DatePriceChange
05/08/20261,790 €
06/08/20261,600 €−190 €

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

1,956 cars of the Volvo V50 model series (first registered in 2005) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 1,740 defects leading to a failure, or 89 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 93. 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 38.9

    760 defects·All cars 27.6

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

  2. Brakes 22.1

    433 defects·All cars 27.7

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Emissions and leaks 19.4

    380 defects·All cars 12.8

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

The remaining 9.6 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (1,287). Median mileage 293,000 km.

Figures describe the Volvo V50 model series first registered in 2005, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.

Sale periods

Private seller · Oulu, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa 5 days for sale
5/8/20266/8/20268/8/20269/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Myydään toimiva ja luotettava farkku suoraan ajoon. Auto on katsastettu tänään 4.8.2026 täysin ilman huomautuksia, joten ajoaikaa on vuosi eteenpäin (elokuu 2027). Varma ja kestävä Volvon oma 2.4-litrainen 5-sylinterinen bensiinimoottori. Tekniikka toimii hienosti ja auto on jämäkkä ajaa.

Tiedot ja varusteet:

Seuraava katsastus: 8/2027 Ilmastointi: Toimii ja puhaltaa kylmää Renkaat: Hyvät kitkarenkaat Volvon alumiinivanteilla Avaimet: 2 kpl kaukosäädöllä Tehdyt huollot: Juuri uusittu taakse jarrupalat ja käsijarruvaijeri Vakionopeudensäädin ja monitoimiratti Ikäisekseen ja kilometreihin nähden siisti auto. Korissa on vanhan auton tapaan pieniä naarmuja ja lommoja, mutta yleisilme on asiallinen ja sisusta ehjä. Vaihto rahaan tai neliveto pickup tai maasturi.

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volvo V50 cost?

Volvo V50 is for sale at 1,600 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 1,900 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 4 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 05/08/2026.

Has the price been reduced?

Yes. The asking price is 190 € 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 2005.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 331,000 km.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

In Traficom's statistics, 43.6 % of Volvo V50 cars first registered in 2005 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (1,956 inspections, median mileage 293,000 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 V50 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 89 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 petrol and the gearbox is manual.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 263 € 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 205/55 R16.

Where is Volvo V50 located?

The car is located in Pohjois-Pohjanmaa (Oulu, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa).

Where can I see this car's price history?

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