£8,000 - £12,000
1997 Volvo V70 R AWD
United Kingdom • 31 Jan 2026 • Lot 290
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1997 Volvo V70 R features a rare manual gearbox and four-wheel drive, with only 76,000 miles and a comprehensive service history. The car is presented in a sought-after Saffron color, has 7 seats, and includes both adjustable coilovers and a standard suspension setup.
Condition
7
Immaculate example, large history file.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
YV1LW5003W2422388
Chassis No:
Odometer:
76,000 miles
R52ADL
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Manual gearbox & 4 wheel drive.
Registration: R52ADLVIN: YV1LW5003W2422388Mileage Showing: 76,000Transmission: ManualMOT: 23/06/2026 Number of Keys: 2V5 on Site: Yes
Immaculate example
Large history file
Sought after colour
4 wheel drive
Rare manual gearbox
Launched in May 1997 to replace the popular 850R the V70 R carried over some features from the 850R including the half leather half alcantara interior with diamond check stitching and blue dials to the clocks.
Also like the 850R the new model featured upgraded wheels, newly designed sports suspension, bodykit, higher standard extras such as air conditioning and most importantly a 2.3 litre 5 cylinder, 20 valve, turbo charged engine.
While the automatic models were restricted to 237BHP the manual models featured a larger turbo charger taking power up to 247BHP.
Available as both front and four wheel drive layouts.
This example ticks all the boxes when it come to options, Manual gearbox, four wheel drive, 7 seats and stunning Saf...
Points of note
£3,650
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,326
Median Price (Since 2020)
£38,152
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jun 23 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
76,957 miles
Registration Date
1997-09-03
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 24 2025 with 76,957 miles
Passed
On Jun 21 2024 with 76,818 miles
Passed
On Nov 21 2011 with 76,706 miles
Failed
On Sep 01 2010 with 76,529 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Passed
On Sep 01 2010 with 76,529 miles
Passed
On Aug 18 2009 with 72,789 miles
Passed
On May 14 2008 with 69,689 miles
Passed
On Nov 02 2006 with 66,829 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
