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 2,350 €. That is 450 € (16%) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 2,800 €. The estimate is based on 251 comparable cars. Cars of this model typically sell in about 6 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller.

The odometer reads 240,000 km, which works out at about 11,000 km per year. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is axles and suspension.

Notable equipment:

  • Keyless entry and start

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 810 € per year.

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

Basic information

Registration number
ZAI-533
Mileage
240,000 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
Silver
Steering position
Left-hand
maksimi.fi ID
161692
Nettiauto ID
15910890

Technical details

Power
103 kW / 140 hp
Seats
5
CO2 emissions
203 g/km
Kerb weight
1,461 kg
Gross weight
1,960 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,510 × 1,770 × 1,430 mm

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Keyless entry and start

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 2,350 €

Below market price

Market price estimate 2,800 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 251 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volvo V50, 2005) 3,260 €
  • Sold by a private seller −460 €
  • Market price estimate 2,800 €

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

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

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

1,956 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, Aura, Varsinais-Suomi 4 days for sale
8/8/202610/8/202611/8/202613/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Siistissä kunnossa oleva volvo seuraavalle Katsastetaan ennen myyntiä. Huoltokirja, kahdet renkaat& avaimet löytyy Ilmastointi vaatii huollon

Source: Nettiauto

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volvo V50 cost?

Volvo V50 is for sale at 2,350 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is below market price (estimated market price 2,800 €).

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 08/08/2026.

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 240,000 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.

What features does the car have?

Notable features include Keyless entry and start. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 309 € 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 Varsinais-Suomi (Aura, Varsinais-Suomi).

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.