£1,500
1997 Volvo 960 Executive ****** Executive-specification offered from long-term use and reliable mileage
Hampson Auctions • UK • 23 Nov 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£1,500
1997 Volvo 960 Executive ****** Executive-specification offered from long-term use and reliable mileage
UK • 23 Nov 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1997 Volvo 960 Executive is offered without reserve, featuring a dark metallic green exterior and light leather interior. With 120,000 miles and an M.O.T. valid until May 2026, it shows wear consistent with its age but remains complete and solid, representing the marque's flagship refinement from the 1990s.
Condition
6
The car presents honestly, with evidence of use visible but still retaining the solidity for which these cars are widely respected. The cabin exhibits the expected patina of age but remains complete.
/ 10
120,000 miles
P621 MEW
1997
Auction
YV1965956V1041489
RHD
United Kingdom
£1,500
1997 Volvo 960 Executive ****** Executive-specification offered from long-term use and reliable mileage
Hampson Auctions • UK • 23 Nov 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
Registration – P621 MEW MOT – May 2026 Presented in dark metallic green and shown to good effect in the accompanying photographs, this 1997 example displays the unmistakable stature and formality associated with the Executive specification.
The long, straight bonnet line, broad grille and substantial estate body contribute to the model’s dignified presence, while the interior — finished in light leather with electrically adjustable seating — reflects the comfort-led approach characteristic of the marque’s flagship of the period.
The vendor informs us the motor car is offered with Registration P621 MEW, shows 120,000 miles at the time of cataloguing, and benefits from an MOT valid until May 2026.
The cabin exhibits the expected patina of age but remains complete, featuring the model’s signature wood trim, clear instrumentation and capacious load space.
The exterior presents honestly, with evidence of use visible in the images but still retaining the solidity for which these cars are...
Price Analysis vs Other 960s
£876
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£1,939
Median Price (Since 2020)
£16,479
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on 20th May 2025
Latest MOT mileage:
120,681 miles
MOT History
Failed
On 20th May 2025, 120,681 miles
There were 12 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rubber mounts missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed
On 31st May 2024, 117,483 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Central Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Rear wiper ripped
- lower steering column slight play in uj
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Failed
On 22nd May 2024, 117,382 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory:
- Central Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Rear wiper ripped
- lower steering column slight play in uj
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed
On 18th May 2023, 113,525 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Rear wiper ripped
- Lower steering coloumn uj slight play
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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