£2,630 (Est: £1,500 - £2,000)
Volvo 850 T5 Estate 1995
SWVA • UK • 25 Jan 2019
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£2,630 (Est: £1,500 - £2,000)
Volvo 850 T5 Estate 1995
UK • 25 Jan 2019
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This classic car listing highlights a rare manual version with a comprehensive service history and a powerful engine. However, the last service was in 2017, and the car has covered over 102,000 miles, suggesting some reconditioning may be necessary.
Condition
6
The car has a comprehensive service history with 17 stamps, indicating good maintenance. However, the last service was in 2017 and the car has covered 102,601 miles. The auctioneer notes that the car is very original. The car is likely in good condition, but reconditioning may be required due to its age and mileage.
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102,601 miles
YV1LW5702T2199460
1995
Auction
Manual
N981VJH
United Kingdom
£2,630 (Est: £1,500 - £2,000)
Volvo 850 T5 Estate 1995
SWVA • UK • 25 Jan 2019
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
This car was first issued as a company car to the only registered keeper from new.
The T5 comes with a full book pack, two keys and a comprehensive service history with 17 stamps the last service was a full service which was carried out by lavender motors ltd in October 2017@102601 miles.
This is a very rare manual version Auctioneers Notes These cars are a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
This example is very original and has what all drives will want, a 5-speed manual box, and boy do they go.
220 BHP on tap 0-60 in 7.1 seconds.
Terrific value for money, can be viewed by appointment.
Price Analysis vs Other 850 T5s
£760
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,600
Median Price (Since 2020)
£19,784
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous 850 T5 Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 26th May 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
130,072 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 26th May 2026, 130,072 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Failed
On 26th May 2026, 130,072 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Passed
On 27th May 2025, 126,548 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Minor:
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Noise when pressing brake hard, unable to see bulk head
Passed
On 24th Feb 2023, 124,832 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Minor:
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- ABS light on.
- both rear shock absorber dust covers perished.
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- rear fuel filler to tank joint weak/corroded.
- Rear exhaust weak.
- Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MOT Mileage Trend
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