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

The asking price is 2,200 €. That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 2,300 €. 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 350,000 km, which works out at about 17,000 km per year. The car was inspected 4/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 4/2027. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is axles and suspension. There are 168 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register). Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 284,852 km.

Notable equipment:

  • Tow bar
  • Fuel-operated parking heater
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Power tailgate
  • Leather upholstery

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 860 € per year.

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

Basic information

Registration number
XRG-876
Mileage
350,000 km
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Engine
2.4 l, Petrol
Model year
2005
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body type
Estate
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Silver
In traffic use in Finland
168 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
YV1MW664952102961
maksimi.fi ID
168448
Nettiauto ID
15913741

Technical details

Power
103 kW / 140 hp
Acceleration (0–100)
10.7 s
Seats
5
Number of gears
5
Cylinders
5
Turbocharger
No
CO2 emissions
220 g/km
Kerb weight
1,483 kg
Gross weight
1,960 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,510 × 1,770 × 1,430 mm
Last inspection
4/2026
Type approval number
e4*2001/116*0076*05

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Fuel-operated parking heater
  • Leather upholstery
  • Power tailgate
  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 2,200 €

At market price

Market price estimate 2,300 €

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) 2,680 €
  • Sold by a private seller −380 €
  • Market price estimate 2,300 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: automatic transmission, front-wheel drive, tow bar, leather upholstery, fuel-operated parking heater.

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 due around 4/2027

About 8 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 4/2026.

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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, Lappeenranta, Etelä-Karjala 1 day for sale
11/8/202612/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Volvo ois jouten. Automaattivaihteet,kuskin sähköpenkki 3 muistipaikalla. Webasto(vaatii huollon) nahkapenkit. Leimattu 9.4-26. Startissa alkavaa vikaa ollu jo pitkään mutta toimii,välillä lähtee pyörittää huonosti mut heti ku koittaa uudestaa ni hyvi on lähteny. Antaa vikakoodin p0026 eli vvt solenoidi vika . Joskus jos kiihyttää rajusti ni sit saattaa jonkunajan päästä syttyä moot.häiriö valo mutta sammuu iteksee parin päivän sisään .Sitäkää en oo vaihtanu ku auto pelaa ihan normaalisti vaikka moot.valo palaakin. Sama jos ajaa pitkää matkaa ni valo voi syttyä hetkellisesti. Kesärenkaat huonommat mut kyllä niillä tän kauden ajaa. Talvirenkaat ihan ok. Jakohihna vaihdettu 14.02.2020 ja 257452km ollu. 10.08.2026 vaihdettu moot.oljy ja suod. Joo voin vaihtaa myös kalliimpaan autoon. Väliä maksan max.2500€!! Pitää olla bensakoneella,automaatti ja vetokoukku!! Saa tarjota!!

Source: Nettiauto

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volvo V50 cost?

Volvo V50 is for sale at 2,200 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 2,300 €).

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 11/08/2026.

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 350,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 4/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

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 automatic.

What features does the car have?

Notable features include Tow bar, Fuel-operated parking heater, Adaptive cruise control, Power tailgate, Leather upholstery. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 359 € 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 Etelä-Karjala (Lappeenranta, Etelä-Karjala).

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.