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£8,740

1996 Volvo 850 R Rare Japanese import and highly sought after

United Kingdom • 5 Apr 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1996 Volvo 850 R is a rare Japanese import with low mileage (88,000 miles) and a large history file. It features a fresh MOT, recent refurbishment, and a well-maintained interior, making it a desirable 'Practical Classic'.

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Condition 

7

The car is described as being in virtually unmarked Bright Red, with refurbished wheels and good tyres. The interior is in very good order but showing some signs of expected wear. The car has had a partial respray and a new headlining. There is an extensive history file.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

YV1LW5806T2252465

Odometer:

88,000 miles

Reg Number:

N237VEC

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Resplendent in virtually unmarked Bright Red, this rare Volvo 850 R estate looks stunning.

The wheels appear to have had recent refurbishment and the tyres seem to be in good shape.

It sports an electric glass sunroof and rear tinted glass, which is believed to be a film so should be removable if you wish.

The vendor informs us that last year the Volvo had a partial respray to rectify some lacquer peel, and a new headlining was fitted at the same time.

The interior is trimmed in light beige leather and Alcantara, and is generally in very good order but showing some signs of expected wear.

Electrically adjustable seats and air conditioning complete the scene.

A modern Pioneer FH X730BT CD RDS receiver with Bluetooth is currently fitted but the original Volvo radio cassette is included and could be reinstated quite easily.

Brought into the UK in 2016 from Japan, where the weather and lack of salted roads protect cars like this, ‘N237VEC’ has been loved and cherished ever since jud...

Points of note

£3,700

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£8,870

Median Price (Since 2020)

£22,114

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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