2005 Volvo V50 for sale
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 10.7 to 11.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.7 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
Rent a 2005 Volvo V50 for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
2005 Volvo V50 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L 5-cylinder | 2.4L 5-cylinder | 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo | 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo | 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo | 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.7 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 251 g/km | 251 g/km | 251 g/km | 251 g/km | 276 g/km | 276 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $18.72 | $18.72 | $18.72 | $18.72 | $20.65 | $20.65 |
2005 Volvo V50: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 906 L (32 cu ft) | 906 L (32 cu ft) | 906 L (32 cu ft) | 906 L (32 cu ft) | 906 L (32 cu ft) | 906 L (32 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,750 | US$3,750 | US$3,750 | US$3,750 | US$4,100 | US$4,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,744 | $3,744 | $3,744 | $3,744 | $4,130 | $4,130 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2005 Volvo V50
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (7), electrical system (3) and fuel system (3). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10V566000 | 2010-11-08 | equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system) | VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT. |
| 08V033000 | 2008-01-28 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,... |
| 06V137000 | 2006-04-24 | fuel system, gasoline | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH T5 TURBO ENGINES, THE POLYAMIDE TUBE IN THE FUEL LINE IS SENSITIVE TO THE EXTREME TEMPERATURES THAT MAY OCCUR IN THE AREA WHERE THE TURBO/EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS LOCATED. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2005 Volvo V50
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2005 Volvo V50 for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Here is the 2005 Volvo V50 for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
Before you sign for the V50
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done.
Under the hood
Its powertrain is the 2.4L 5-cylinder with front-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Its combined rating is 10.7 L/100 km, which means roughly 32 litres for 300 km. In money, 1,000 km costs about $187.20 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,750 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Room inside
As a wagon, it has the length of a car with a bigger load space at the back. The trunk holds 906 litres by the EPA's count: bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Try before you buy
Drive the V50 on your commute before you commit to it. Rent the V50 first, and buy only if it fits your life. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
Picking a year and a trim
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Within the 2005 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
The cost of driving it
The EPA estimates US$3,750 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $18.72 in fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Make a request
Tell us the model and the dates, and we reply with an offer.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2005 Volvo V50 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2005 Volvo V50 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2005 Volvo V50
Does CarmaCars sell the 2005 Volvo V50?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2005 Volvo V50 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2005 Volvo V50 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2005 Volvo V50 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,750 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3744.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.