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1997 Volvo 960 Executive
United Kingdom • 1 Feb 2026 • Lot 17
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1997 Volvo 960 Executive estate is presented in dark metallic green with a light leather interior. Showing 120,000 miles and benefiting from an M.O.T. valid until May 2026, it presents honestly with the expected patina of age.
Condition
6
Moderate wear, needs some reconditioning
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
YV1965956V1041489
Chassis No:
Odometer:
120,000 miles
P621 MEW
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
***NO RESERVE*** Executive-specification offered from long-term use and reliable mileage.
Registration – P621 MEW
Chassis No.
– YV1965956V1041489
M.O.T.
– NO
Odometer – 120,000
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 and shows 120,000 miles at the time of cataloguing.
Discovered stored in a garage, it is now offered as a project for spares or repair, having sadly failed an M.O.T.
in May 2025.
The cabin exhibits the expected patina of age but remains complete, f...
Points of note
£876
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£1,860
Median Price (Since 2020)
£14,837
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on May 20 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
120,681 miles
Registration Date
1997-02-26
MOT History
Failed
On May 20 2025 with 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 May 31 2024 with 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 May 22 2024 with 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 May 18 2023 with 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))
Failed
On May 11 2023 with 113,370 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Rear Exhaust system insecure box corroded /blowing (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
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))
Passed
On May 19 2022 with 108,350 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- both number plate lamps dirty
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged stalk damage (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- slight oil leak from o/s and n/s steering rack gaitors
- plastic over sills fitted
Failed
On May 19 2022 with 108,350 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Rear Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory:
- both number plate lamps dirty
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged stalk damage (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- slight oil leak from o/s and n/s steering rack gaitors
- plastic over sills fitted
Passed
On May 17 2021 with 107,200 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- rear number plate lamps dirty
- o/s and n/s front brake disc backing plates corroded
- plastic oversills fitted
- exhaust rear box corroded
Passed
On May 15 2020 with 106,983 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Failed
On May 14 2020 with 106,976 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed
On May 17 2019 with 106,687 miles
Passed
On May 18 2018 with 106,266 miles
Passed
On May 17 2017 with 105,902 miles
Passed
On May 10 2016 with 105,442 miles
Passed
On May 11 2015 with 105,106 miles
Passed
On May 23 2014 with 104,761 miles
Passed
On May 10 2013 with 104,360 miles
Failed
On May 08 2013 with 104,356 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Passed
On May 15 2012 with 104,157 miles
Failed
On May 12 2012 with 104,152 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- exhaust rear bracket broken
Passed
On May 19 2011 with 103,861 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- n/s/front lower ball joint rubber boot split
Failed
On May 16 2011 with 103,827 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- n/s/front lower ball joint rubber boot split
Passed
On May 29 2010 with 103,562 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed
On May 19 2009 with 103,071 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- n/s/front lower ball joint rubber boot split
Failed
On May 19 2009 with 103,071 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- n/s/front lower ball joint rubber boot split
Passed
On May 22 2008 with 102,589 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Entered:
- front brake discs slightly worn and pitted
- n/s bottom ball joint rubber boot split
- n/s rear brake slightly binding
Passed
On Jun 02 2007 with 100,223 miles
Passed
On May 05 2006 with 90,680 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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