£1,680
VOLVO 850 CD ESTATE
SWVA • UK • 31 Jul 2025
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£1,680
VOLVO 850 CD ESTATE
UK • 31 Jul 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1996 Volvo 850 CD Estate, with three former keepers, has been under the current registered keeper for 20 years and primarily used in France, potentially benefiting from milder weather conditions. The vehicle, powered by a 2435cc five-cylinder engine, is a practical classic with an estimated value between £500 and £1,000.
Condition
6
While the car is described as a 'nice example' and 'well-kept,' the absence of detailed maintenance records and the presence of general wear expected for its age suggest it's not in top condition. The description implies it's in good, usable condition, but not pristine or near-perfect.
/ 10
141,983 miles
RHD
Auction
P986MLT
United Kingdom
£1,680
VOLVO 850 CD ESTATE
SWVA • UK • 31 Jul 2025
Market Position:
Lowest Price
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Description
In Brief:
Nice example of Volvo 850 CD Estate Three former keepers Current Registered Keeper owned vehicle for 20 years Used in France
On the Surface:
This 1996 Volvo 850 CD is a nice example of the solid and understated executive saloon that helped define Volvo’s reputation for safety, comfort, and durability in the 1990s.
With its clean lines and practical design, the 850 CD continues to offer timeless Scandinavian appeal.
Maintenance:
While specific maintenance records are not detailed, the car presents as a well-kept example, consistent with Volvo’s reputation for longevity and reliability.
Prospective buyers will appreciate the car’s inherent mechanical robustness and straightforward servicing requirements.
History:
This particular example has spent the majority of its life in France, which often means exposure to gentler weather conditions than in the UK — a potential advantage when it comes to long-term preservation.
Its continental background adds an interesting fo...
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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Previous 850 Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 25th Mar 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
145,812 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 3rd Mar 2026, 145,812 miles
Passed
On 26th Mar 2025, 141,921 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Bump stop detached
- Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Inner and outer (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Inner and outer (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Rear Shock absorber covers split
Failed
On 26th Mar 2025, 141,921 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Bump stop detached
- Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Inner and outer (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Inner and outer (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Rear Shock absorber covers split
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