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£1,100

1997 Volvo 960 Executive

Hampson Auctions • UK • 8 Mar 2026

Market Position:

Lowest 20% of Past Sales

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£1,100

1997 Volvo 960 Executive

UK • 8 Mar 2026 • Lot 10

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1997 Volvo 960 Executive is offered as a project car due to failing its M.O.T. It has 120,000 miles and exhibits wear consistent with its age, needing work to bring it back to roadworthy condition.

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Condition 

3

The car is listed as a project for spares or repair, having failed its M.O.T. The cabin has the expected patina of age, and the exterior shows evidence of use. These factors suggest the car requires substantial reconditioning and has several mechanical or cosmetic issues.

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120,000 miles

P621 MEW

1997

Auction

YV1965956V1041489

RHD

United Kingdom

£1,100

1997 Volvo 960 Executive

Hampson Auctions • UK • 8 Mar 2026

Market Position:

Lowest 20% of Past Sales

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Description

Registration – P621 MEW MOT – NO 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 MOT in May 2025.

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 visibl...

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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