£1,635 (Est: £2,000 - £3,000)
1997 Volvo 940 Turbo
United Kingdom • 13 Sept 2025 • Lot 76
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1997 Volvo 940 Turbo has a 2.3-liter turbocharged engine and an automatic transmission. It comes with a comprehensive service history and a long MOT, making it an appealing option for those seeking a classic Volvo, although it has covered 161,000 miles.
Condition
6
The car has 161,000 miles and 5 former keepers, suggesting moderate wear. The presence of a service book with 15 stamps and receipts indicates good maintenance, but the age and mileage imply that some reconditioning may be required to bring it to a higher standard.
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Automatic
Transmission:
YV1945816W1221646
Chassis No:
Odometer:
161,000 miles
R473JTN
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Registration: R473JTN VIN: YV1945816W1221646 Mileage Showing: 161,000 Transmission: Automatic MOT: 14/08/2026 Number of Keys: 2 V5 on Site: Yes
Points of note
£550
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,050
Median Price (Since 2020)
£13,020
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Aug 14 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
161,313 miles
Registration Date
1997-09-12
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 15 2025 with 161,313 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- undersealed underneath
Passed
On Jul 25 2024 with 159,166 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- UNDERSEALED FRONT TO REAR OF VEHICLE OBSTRUCTING VIEW OF INNER SILLS AND FLOOR PANS
Passed
On Mar 06 2019 with 158,359 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- battery loose
- play in steering rack
Failed
On Mar 05 2019 with 158,359 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- battery loose
- play in steering rack
Passed
On Mar 21 2018 with 156,089 miles
Failed
On Mar 21 2018 with 156,089 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed
On Mar 21 2017 with 152,497 miles
Failed
On Mar 21 2017 with 152,497 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- eye level brake light inopp
Passed
On Mar 14 2016 with 147,890 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- slight power steering fluid leak
Passed
On Mar 27 2015 with 143,420 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Entered:
- engine has slight oil leak
- power steering has slight leak
Failed
On Mar 27 2015 with 143,420 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Entered:
- engine has slight oil leak
- power steering has slight leak
Passed
On Mar 21 2014 with 137,790 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Failed
On Mar 21 2014 with 137,790 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory:
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passed
On Apr 05 2013 with 133,957 miles
Failed
On Mar 29 2013 with 133,881 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Passed
On Mar 12 2012 with 129,914 miles
Failed
On Mar 07 2012 with 129,914 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Passed
On Mar 23 2011 with 126,303 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Battery insecure
- near sidesteering rack gator slightly damp with fluid
Passed
On Mar 24 2010 with 121,009 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
User Entered:
- Battery insecure
Passed
On Mar 04 2009 with 116,105 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- Battery insecure
Passed
On Mar 19 2008 with 110,978 miles
Passed
On Mar 14 2007 with 105,303 miles
Passed
On Mar 22 2006 with 100,268 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- all 4 tyres perished slighly on side walls
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