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£7,049

1997 Volvo 850 Sedan 5-Speed

Bring A Trailer • US • 13 Mar 2026

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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£7,049

1997 Volvo 850 Sedan 5-Speed

US • 13 Mar 2026 • Lot #233249

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1997 Volvo 850 sedan, a US-market example, features a 2.4-liter inline-five engine paired with a five-speed manual transaxle and has 174k miles. Finished in Blue Green Metallic with beige cloth upholstery, it includes service records, a clean Carfax report, and notable replacements like the clutch, radiator, and fuel pump; however, it has some cosmetic wear and inoperative CD player and alarm system.

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Condition 

6

The car shows moderate wear with a dent on the passenger-side rear door and curb rash on the wheels. Some components also have visible corrosion. These factors indicate that some reconditioning is needed, placing it in the 'Good' condition category.

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174,000 miles

YV1LS5546V1406621

LHD

United States

Manual

P 906 MYY

1997

Auction

£7,049

1997 Volvo 850 Sedan 5-Speed

Bring A Trailer • US • 13 Mar 2026

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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Description

2.4-Liter Inline-Five Five-Speed Manual Transaxle Blue Green Metallic Paint Beige Cloth Upholstery Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) 15" Six-Spoke Wheels Sunroof Heated Front Seats SC-815 Premium Sound System Cruise Control Air Conditioning Volvo Car International AB Bill of Sale Service Records Clean Carfax Report This 1997 Volvo 850 sedan is a US-market example that was purchased new by the seller, who took European factory delivery of the car before having it imported to the US in 2014.

Power is provided by a 2.4-liter inline-five linked with a five-speed manual transaxle and is finished in Blue Green Metallic over beige cloth.

Equipment includes a sunroof, a Side Impact Protection System (SIPS), 15″ six-spoke alloy wheels, heated front seats, an SC-815 Premium Sound System, cruise control, and air conditioning.

Service since 2018 has included replacing the clutch, radiator, oil pan gasket, fuel pump, and starter.

This 850 sedan shows 174k miles and is now offered at no reser...

Price Analysis vs Other 850s

£1,680

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£6,648

Median Price (Since 2020)

£53,408

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Mid-Market

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Compared to historical records, the sale price placed this vehicle squarely in the mid-market for the 850.

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Previous 850 Sales

MOT Information

Invalid

Test Failed on 5th Mar 2014

Latest MOT mileage:

142,687 miles

MOT History

Failed

On 5th Mar 2014, 142,687 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Passed

On 5th Mar 2014, 142,687 miles


Passed

On 28th Mar 2013, 140,508 miles


Failed

On 27th Mar 2013, 140,508 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Fail:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

MOT Mileage Trend

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