2005 Volvo V50 Review
Price Estimate: $1,693 - $2,630





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Legendary Volvo safety, IKEA-ready interior, crisp handling.
Cons
- Average performance from the non-turbo engine.
What’s new
The V50 is an all-new wagon from Volvo. It replaces the previous V40, and shares a platform with the recently redesigned Mazda 3.
Edmunds says
With its winning mix of Volvo safety and Scandinavian style, the V50 deserves to be on your list if you're in the market for a compact family wagon.
For sale near Durango, CO
5 listings
- $6,999
- 117,620 miles
- 3 accidents, 2 owners, personal use
- 5 Seats, 17 City / 25 Hwy MPG
- European Autohaus Co (229 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
- Trip Computer
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Located in Denver, CO
2005 Volvo V50 T5!!! AWD!!! Low Miles!!! Leather Seats!!! Heated Seats!!! Sunroof!!! Almost Brand New Tires!!! Brand New Timing Belt and Water Pump!...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
20 Combined MPG (17 City/25 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: YV1MJ682852060167
Stock: 060167
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-25-2024 - $4,950
- 209,941 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 5 Seats, 17 City / 25 Hwy MPG
- Imports of Fort Collins (272 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
- Trip Computer
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Located in Fort Collins, CO
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
20 Combined MPG (17 City/25 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: YV1MJ682252078079
Stock: 078079
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-28-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Colorado
$166/mo for V50 2.4i
V50 2.4i
vs
$152/mo
Avg. Compact Car
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The Worst Car of My Life
3 out of 5 starsbob, 10/15/2006
2005 Volvo V50 T5 Fwd 4dr Sport Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
This car has 44,000 miles.since Feb'06, it has been on a flatbed 3x because it wouldn't start.Two of those times, I was on vacation 500 and 350 miles from home.They "fixed" it once.This car is a nightmare. Two sets of tire by 45000 @ $200/tire. Cd player has been replaced.Fuel line has been replaced.Rear wiper has fallen off.Should I expect more for a car in the $30+K range.Volvo … customer care is a joke.They do not care."On Call" operators never told me about trip interruption insurance (I've talked to about 6 of them). I received the info form a dealer.If this is any indication of Volvo quality-forget it. I cannot wait to rid myself of this car. This is the worst car purchase of my life.
133,000 and 6 years and running very well
5 out of 5 starsjsrobinow, 08/29/2014
2005 Volvo V50 T5 AWD 4dr Sport Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
I bought this car used via E bay from a private seller. It has had only three odd failures that were easily fixed. One rear hub sheared off three bolts and was replaced. Cause was never determined. Fuel pump module and oil trap failed and were replaced. Other service has been routine. It handles well, accelerates well and gets 25 to 28 mpg day in and day out. With snow tires used in the … winter with four wheel drive and six speed manual trans it is an amazing winter car. I go places that the SUV crowd can't go because they use "all-season" tires which in fact are really "no-season" tires. Great car overall, fun stylish and versatile.
Now at 179,000 and still ticking. Front struts, rear shocks and left CV shaft replaced as they merely wore out.
Interior headliner also replaced. No other significant problems.
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4.13 out of 5 starsBeachyy, 08/03/2010
2005 Volvo V50 2.4i Fwd 4dr Sport Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5A)
We had trouble with the car starting. It would say invalid key and left us stranded twice. They replaced to started and it was fixed under warranty. We also had trouble with fuses blowing and sometimes the windows not going up or down. They replaced the whole electrical system for us under warranty.
Love Car - Hate Repairs
4 out of 5 starsMquinn97, 09/03/2010
2005 Volvo V50 2.4i Fwd 4dr Sport Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5A)
Bought this car used, and love it, but the romance is wearing off given the number of problems I've had. Six weeks after my initial purchase I had to have the tailgate completely rebuilt to get to a bad part (not charged, thankfully). since then I've had some issues with the electrical in the radio and fan system. Now I've been told that there is a grease leak in the front axle boot. … Worst problem so far? Had to have it towed to Volvo last week when I was stranded by the electrical steering wheel locking mechanism. That was a $700 repair!! At this point I'm seriously thinking of trying to sell it and lease something else.
2005 V50 Highlights
2.4i
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $25,990 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 22 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $166/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 27.4 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
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