£1,960
1991 VOLVO 940 GL ESTATE
United Kingdom • 31 Jan 2026 • Lot 473
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1991 Volvo 940 GL Estate has a long MoT valid until September 2026 and has been well-maintained by the vendor of 5 years, who describes it as 'running well'. Showing 176,896 miles, the car comes with a large collection of MoT certificates and receipts.
Condition
6
The car has moderate wear on the exterior and interior. There could be a few small dents, light scratches, or noticeable curb marks. Some reconditioning might be needed, but the car appears to be in good running condition with a recent MOT.
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Manual
Transmission:
YV1945853M2016834
Chassis No:
Odometer:
176,896 miles
H937 JPL
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
This blue Volvo 940 GL Estate has an MoT to 22nd September 2026 and the odometer is displaying 176,896 miles.
The 2.3-litre petrol engine is mated to a manual gearbox, and the interior is equipped with a sunroof and heated front seats.
Its dark grey upholstery is in decent overall condition.
According to the vendor, the car is "described by the local specialist as the cleanest, rust-free underneath that he had seen".
He has owned it for nearly 5 years and tells us that it "runs well".
The Volvo has been MoT tested almost every year, and comes with a large collection of old MoT certificates, plus various receipts (mostly from 2020).
The V5C is present, and the car was first registered on 28th March 1991.
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Points of note
£1,080
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£1,880
Median Price (Since 2020)
£3,925
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Sep 22 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
176,896 miles
Registration Date
1991-03-28
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 23 2025 with 176,896 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Minor:
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Passed
On Sep 07 2023 with 176,410 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- reverse lamps inoperative
- oil leak
Failed
On Sep 06 2023 with 176,410 miles
There were 7 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Minor:
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- reverse lamps inoperative
- oil leak
Passed
On Aug 12 2022 with 176,370 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- oil leak
Passed
On Jul 20 2021 with 176,344 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Failed
On Jul 20 2021 with 176,344 miles
There were 4 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- (Dangerous) hand brake cable mounting bracket fouling fuel tank
Passed
On May 12 2020 with 173,787 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Passed
On May 25 2019 with 173,015 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On May 25 2018 with 172,175 miles
Failed
On May 15 2018 with 172,175 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Passed
On May 25 2017 with 171,686 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Coolant leak
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed
On May 05 2016 with 170,780 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Failed
On May 05 2016 with 170,780 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Passed
On May 27 2015 with 170,263 miles
Failed
On May 16 2015 with 170,021 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On May 16 2014 with 168,127 miles
Passed
On May 17 2013 with 166,599 miles
Passed
On May 11 2012 with 165,051 miles
Passed
On May 28 2011 with 162,284 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- slight corrosion on rear brake discs
Failed
On May 25 2011 with 162,254 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Entered:
- slight corrosion on rear brake discs
Passed
On May 20 2010 with 158,984 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On May 21 2009 with 155,936 miles
Passed
On May 19 2008 with 151,671 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Passed
On May 24 2007 with 147,436 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Entered:
- rear silencer rattling internally
Passed
On May 24 2006 with 142,384 miles
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