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1997 Volvo 850 Sedan 5-Speed

Sold at Bring a Trailer on March 13, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$9,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1997
Make and model
Volvo 850
Generation
850 (1993 to 1997)
Version
850 (1993 to 1997) (base)
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
YV1LS5546V1406621
Title
Clean
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 6 comparable sales, 9% over its top.

Middle half of sales$5,363 to $8,288
Median$7,800
Sales behind it6Likely

From 6 sales of the Volvo 850 (1993 to 1997) (base) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $5,363 and $8,288.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1997 Volvo 850 WagonCars & Bids, Sept. 11, 2026Cars & BidsSept. 11, 2026$3,350
1997 Volvo 850 Sedan 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 3, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 3, 2025$7,350
1996 Volvo 850 Sedan 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Jan. 19, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 19, 2026$8,250
1997 Volvo 850 WagonBring a Trailer, April 30, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 30, 2025$8,300
1996 Volvo 850 SedanBring a Trailer, June 4, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 4, 2026$4,700
1995 Volvo 850 Sedan 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 2, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 2, 2025$8,500