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1993 Volvo 850SE Remarkably well-preserved, with an excellent collection of historical invoices
Manor Park • UK • 22 Aug 2026
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1993 Volvo 850SE Remarkably well-preserved, with an excellent collection of historical invoices
UK • 22 Aug 2026 • Lot 137
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1993 Volvo 850 SE presents remarkably well for its age, featuring a well-preserved original-style interior and a solid dark metallic blue exterior with minor imperfections consistent with its 74,000 miles. Its desirability is enhanced by the rare manual transmission and a substantial historical maintenance file, including a documented engine replacement and cambelt service.
Condition
8
The car is described as remarkably well-preserved with excellent overall presentation and an impressively intact interior. While there are minor age-related imperfections like light bumper scuffs and wear to wheel trims, these are consistent with an original car of its age and do not significantly detract from its overall appearance, fitting the criteria for 'Excellent' condition.
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74,000 miles
YVILS450P2100076
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
L237 GBW
1993
Auction
Not Sold
1993 Volvo 850SE Remarkably well-preserved, with an excellent collection of historical invoices
Manor Park • UK • 22 Aug 2026
Market Position:
Market Average
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Description
The Volvo 850 represented one of the most important turning points in Volvo's history.
Introduced at the beginning of the 1990s, its front-wheel-drive layout and transversely mounted five-cylinder engine represented a dramatic technical departure from the traditional rear-wheel-drive Volvos that preceded it.
Today, early 850s are becoming increasingly difficult to find in this sort of condition, making this handsome 1993 850 SE a particularly appealing survivor.
Finished in dark metallic blue with contrasting grey lower trim, this car presents extremely well for a car now more than three decades old.
The bodywork retains a deep shine and the car remains pleasingly original in appearance, right down to its Volvo wheel trims and period Rudds Volvo dealer-branded rear number plate.
There are some minor age-related imperfections visible on close inspection, including light bumper scuffs and marks together with some wear to the wheel trims, but these are entirely consistent with an ori...
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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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 25th Mar 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
73,717 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 26th Mar 2026, 73,717 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed
On 11th Feb 2020, 73,607 miles
Passed
On 4th Feb 2019, 73,310 miles
Failed
On 4th Feb 2019, 73,310 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
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