1996 Volvo 850 2.3

Price: £17,000.

AskCar lists 6 used Volvo 850 from 5 UK dealerships, as of 6 November 2026.

Overview

  • Make: Volvo
  • Model: 850
  • Version: 2.3 R Auto FWD 5dr (240 bhp)
  • Year: 1996
  • Mileage: 44,500 miles
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Body: Estate, 5 doors, 5 seats
  • Engine: 2.3 litres, 240 bhp
  • Gearbox: Automatic
  • Drive: Front-wheel drive
  • Colour: Black

About this car

This 1996 Volvo 850 has covered 44,500 miles. We have tracked this advert for 4 days. The advertised mileage is lower than the latest MOT reading of 77,869 miles. Ask the dealer to explain. It is advertised by Kobra Imports in Birmingham. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 6 November 2026.

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Time on sale

AskCar first saw this 1996 Volvo 850 advertised 4 days ago.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 2 November 2026 at £17,000. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

It has had one MOT, on 12 December 2025, and passed.

Advisories at the latest test: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round; front track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round.

Mileage at that test: 77,869 miles. The advert says 44,500 miles, fewer than the MOT record, so ask the dealer which is right.

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