£1,635 (Est: £2,000 - £3,000)
1997 Volvo 940 Turbo
WB & Sons • UK • 13 Sept 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£1,635 (Est: £2,000 - £3,000)
1997 Volvo 940 Turbo
UK • 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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161,000 miles
YV1945816W1221646
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
R473JTN
1997
Auction
£1,635 (Est: £2,000 - £3,000)
1997 Volvo 940 Turbo
WB & Sons • UK • 13 Sept 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
Registration: R473JTN VIN: YV1945816W1221646 Mileage Showing: 161,000 Transmission: Automatic MOT: 14/08/2026 Number of Keys: 2 V5 on Site: Yes
Price Analysis vs Other 940 Turbos
£550
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,073
Median Price (Since 2020)
£13,020
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 14th Aug 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
161,313 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 15th Aug 2025, 161,313 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- undersealed underneath
Passed
On 25th Jul 2024, 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 6th Mar 2019, 158,359 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- battery loose
- play in steering rack
Failed
On 5th Mar 2019, 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
MOT Mileage Trend
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WB & Sons
Samson Close, Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 6DX
Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, WB & Sons is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and offer vehicle consignment services.
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