Used Volvo V50

Used cars, model years and price levels

#9 most popular Volvo model in Finland (of 50 models)*

#77 most popular car model in Finland (of 1793 models)*

*measured by number of active listings

For sale
198
Reported sales
507
Asking price (median)
3,490 €
Inspection failure rate
38.9 %
Average mileage
301,672 km
Time on market (median)
7 days
Fleet for sale
1.5 %

The Volvo V50 is Finland's #9 most popular Volvo model: 198 cars are for sale, which is 3.2 % of all cars for sale. The median asking price is 3,490 € and the average is 3,925 €; the cheapest car costs 800 € and the priciest 11,590 €. Cars for sale are model years 2004–2012, averaging 18 years old. The most common fuel type is diesel (61% of cars for sale) and the most common body type is estate (96%). Average mileage is 301,672 km. Median time on market is 7 days. The inspection failure rate averaged 38.9 % in 2025 periodic inspections.

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Breakdowns

Price estimate

  • Well below market price 4 %
  • Below market price 15 %
  • At market price 40 %
  • Above market price 24 %
  • Well above market price 17 %

Fuel type

  • Diesel 61 %
  • Petrol 39 %

Gearbox

  • Manual 76 %
  • Automatic 24 %

Seller

  • Private seller 51 %
  • Dealer 49 %

Body type

  • Estate 96 %
  • MPV 3 %
  • Other 0 %

Inspection failure rate

Failure rate in 2025 periodic inspections, by first registration year

  • Volvo V50
  • All cars

Average failure rate 38.9 % (13,035 inspections in 2025, median mileage 284,000 km). Brand average 23.5 %, national average 26.9 %.

Causes of failures

  • This model series
  • All cars
  1. Axles and suspension 53.1 %

    4,886 defects, All cars 39.4 %

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

  2. Brakes 22 %

    2,022 defects, All cars 27.7 %

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Emissions and leaks 14.7 %

    1,352 defects, All cars 10.1 %

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

2025 periodic inspections recorded 9,204 defects leading to a failure across 13,035 inspections. The remaining 10 % of defects fall under other items. The single most common defect item was etuakselisto (2,126 failures). Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (9,407).

Figures count defects, not cars: a failed car often has several defects. Shares are calculated from all defects leading to a failure.

Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

Model years

For sale by model year

Median asking price by model year

Prices by model year: for sale and sold
Model yearFor saleAsking price (median)Sold (median)
2012153,900 €3,990 €
2011314,990 €3,200 €
2010243,495 €2,550 €
2009363,148 €2,290 €
2008323,150 €2,445 €
2007223,050 €2,775 €
2006193,690 €2,250 €
2005252,800 €2,400 €
2004101,665 €1,950 €
200303,500 €

Price by model year

Average depreciation 7.4 %/yr

Effect of equipment on price

  • Parking sensors 33% of cars +385 € avg +359 €
  • Automatic transmission 24% of cars +349 € avg +296 €
  • Fuel-operated parking heater 42% of cars +238 € avg +393 €
  • Tow bar 53% of cars +183 € avg +355 €
  • Leather upholstery 31% of cars +172 € avg +460 €

Average effect on asking price according to the price estimate model, in cars that have the feature. The share is calculated from Volvo V50 cars with a price estimate. The vertical line on the bar and the avg figure show the same feature’s average effect across all models.

Time on market vs. comparable models

Median time on market

Time on market

Time on market (median) 7 days

Largest Volvo V50 sellers

Private sellers also have 110 Volvo V50 listings. Figures are current listings by dealer chain.

Volvo V50 cars by region

Uusimaa: 41Varsinais-Suomi: 11Satakunta: 12Kanta-Häme: 7Etelä-Savo: 5Pirkanmaa: 34Päijät-Häme: 10Kymenlaakso: 8Etelä-Karjala: 5Pohjois-Savo: 10Pohjois-Karjala: 3Keski-Suomi: 14Etelä-Pohjanmaa: 10Pohjanmaa: 5Keski-Pohjanmaa: 2Pohjois-Pohjanmaa: 27Kainuu: 4Lappi: 7Ahvenanmaa: 0
  • 0
  • 1–3
  • 4–10
  • 11–25
  • over 25

All regions

RegionFor saleShareMedian price
Uusimaa4119.1 %3,900 €
Pirkanmaa3415.8 %3,870 €
Pohjois-Pohjanmaa2712.6 %2,700 €
Keski-Suomi146.5 %2,875 €
Satakunta125.6 %3,395 €
Varsinais-Suomi115.1 %3,690 €
Etelä-Pohjanmaa104.7 %3,475 €
Pohjois-Savo104.7 %3,300 €
Päijät-Häme104.7 %2,895 €
Kymenlaakso83.7 %2,320 €
Kanta-Häme73.3 %4,200 €
Lappi73.3 %2,290 €
Etelä-Karjala52.3 %2,990 €
Etelä-Savo52.3 %2,800 €
Pohjanmaa52.3 %4,900 €
Kainuu41.9 %3,495 €
Pohjois-Karjala31.4 %1,700 €
Keski-Pohjanmaa20.9 %7,345 €

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Volvo V50 listings per day

For sale 227

Value of cars sold (cumulative)

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Frequently asked questions

How many Volvo V50 cars are for sale in Finland?

There are 198 used Volvo V50 cars for sale in Finland.

Where can I find used Volvo V50 cars?

There are 198 used Volvo V50 cars for sale in Finland. maksimi.fi lists all used Volvo V50 cars with prices and price estimates; the largest sellers are Rinta-Joupin Autoliike, Saka, Kamux.

How much does a used Volvo V50 cost?

The median asking price of Volvo V50 cars for sale is 3,490 €, and the average is 3,925 €. Prices range from 800 € to 11,590 €.

What have used Volvo V50 cars sold for?

507 Volvo V50 cars have been sold while tracked. Realised prices vary by model year; for example, model year 2012 cars sold at a median of 3,990 €. Prices are each car's last asking price before the sale.

What model years of the Volvo V50 are for sale?

Model years 2004–2012 are for sale. Model year 2009 has the most listings (36 cars).

How popular is the Volvo V50?

The Volvo V50 is the #9 most popular Volvo model in Finland: its share of Volvo cars for sale is 3.2 %.

How much value does a Volvo V50 lose per year?

Based on median asking prices by model year, a used Volvo V50's value falls by an average of 7.4% per year. The figure reflects the resale value trend of the used car.

How often does the Volvo V50 fail its inspection?

The failure rate of Volvo V50 cars in 2025 periodic inspections was 38.9 % on average (13,035 inspections, median mileage 284,000 km). The national average was 26.9 %. Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

What causes Volvo V50 cars to fail their inspection?

In 2025 periodic inspections, Volvo V50 cars recorded 9,204 defects leading to a failure, most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks. The single most common defect was etuakselisto. Figures count defects, not cars, because a failed car often has several defects.

How fast does a Volvo V50 sell?

Sold Volvo V50 cars were listed for a median of 7 days before being sold.

What is the most common fuel type in Volvo V50 cars?

The most common fuel type is diesel: 61% of cars for sale.

What share of Volvo V50 cars have an automatic gearbox?

24% of Volvo V50 cars for sale have an automatic gearbox.

Do dealers or private sellers sell more Volvo V50 cars?

49% of cars for sale are dealer listings and 51% are from private sellers.

What is the most common Volvo V50 body type?

The most common body type is estate: 96% of cars for sale.

What is the typical mileage of a Volvo V50?

The average mileage of Volvo V50 cars for sale is 301,672 km.

Where in Finland are the most Volvo V50 cars for sale?

The largest number of Volvo V50 cars for sale is in Uusimaa (41 cars). The next largest regions are Pirkanmaa and Pohjois-Pohjanmaa.

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