The 2008 Volvo V50 is a front-wheel-drive estate, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.8 litres and an output of 92 kW (125 hp).

The asking price is 1,650 € (plus a 250 € handling fee). That is 2,050 € (55%) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 3,700 €. The estimate is based on 403 comparable cars. Cars of this model typically sell in about 6 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller. As the asking price is clearly below the market price, this particular car will likely sell faster than average, in an estimated 5 days.

The odometer reads 270,000 km, which works out at about 14,000 km per year. The car was inspected 3/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 3/2027. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is axles and suspension. There are 308 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register). Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 246,862 km.

Notable equipment:

  • Tow bar

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 670 € per year.

The original tyre size is 195/65 R15. The seller is MenoBil, Raisio.

Basic information

Registration number
MHY-884
Mileage
270,000 km
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Engine
1.8 l, Petrol
Model year
2008
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Office fee
250 €
Body type
Estate
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Black
In traffic use in Finland
308 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
YV1MW214282397126
maksimi.fi ID
169333
Nettiauto ID
15918366

Technical details

Power
92 kW / 125 hp
Fuel consumption
10.1 l/100 km (urban)
Seats
5
Doors
5
Number of gears
5
Cylinders
4
Turbocharger
No
CO2 emissions
174 g/km
Kerb weight
1,378 kg
Gross weight
1,890 kg
Max towing weight
1,300 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
650 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,520 × 1,770 × 1,440 mm
First registration
28/12/2007
Last inspection
3/2026
Type approval number
e4*2001/116*0076*12

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 1,650 €

Well below market price

Market price estimate 3,700 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 403 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volvo V50, 2008) 2,930 €
  • Sold by a dealer +600 €
  • Tow bar +260 €
  • Manual transmission −90 €
  • Market price estimate 3,700 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: fuel type: petrol, front-wheel drive.

Cars of this model typically sell in about 6 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller. As the asking price is clearly below the market price, this particular car will likely sell faster than average, in an estimated 5 days.

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 3/2027

About 7 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 3/2026.

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Failures in the same model series

1,920 cars of the Volvo V50 model series (first registered in 2008) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 1,398 defects leading to a failure, or 72.8 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 75.7. 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 38.8

    745 defects·All cars 27.5

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

  2. Brakes 15.3

    294 defects·All cars 20.9

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Emissions and leaks 10.4

    200 defects·All cars 7.9

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

The remaining 11.4 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (1,517). Median mileage 294,000 km.

Figures describe the Volvo V50 model series first registered in 2008, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.

Sale periods

MenoBil Oy, Raisio, Varsinais-Suomi 1 day for sale
12/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

VAIHDOSSA TULLUT -NETTOHINTA NOPEIMMALLE!
  • aut.Ilmastointi
  • vetokoukku
  • cruise
  • lohkolämmitin&sisätilalämmitin
  • 2xaluvanteet
  • katsastettu 03/2026
Ilmastointi: Automaattinen Kahdet renkaat Vetokoukku Kevytmetallivanteet Lukkiutumattomat jarrut (ABS) Ajonvakautusjärjestelmä Turvatyynyt Vakionopeudensäädin: Perinteinen Sähkökäyttöiset ikkunat Sähköpeilit Penkinlämmittimet Ajotietokone Äänentoistojärjestelmä Lohkolämmitin / moottorilämmitin Sisätilanpistoke kattokaiteet 2008 mallia rek.12/2007 VAIHDOSSA TULLUT -NETTOHINTA NOPEIMMALLE!

Source: Nettiauto

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volvo V50 cost?

Volvo V50 is for sale at 1,650 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well below market price (estimated market price 3,700 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 12/08/2026.

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 2008 and was first registered on 28/12/2007.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 270,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 3/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

In Traficom's statistics, 40.6 % of Volvo V50 cars first registered in 2008 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (1,920 inspections, median mileage 294,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

How common is a 2008 Volvo in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 9,486 Volvo passenger cars first used in 2008 in traffic use in Finland. That is 8.7 % of all cars first used that year, making it the third most common brand of that year among 36 brands. The most common fuel type among them is diesel (71.6 %). 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 2008, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks. That is 72.8 defects per 100 inspections, against 75.7 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 Tow bar. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 202 € 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 located?

The car is located in Varsinais-Suomi (Raisio, 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.