The 1997 Volvo 850 2.5 20V is a front-wheel-drive estate, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.4 litres and an output of 125 kW (170 hp).

The asking price is 29,000 SEK. That is in line with bilbil.se's estimated market price of 34,800 SEK. The estimate is based on 166 comparable cars. The chance this car sells within the next 14 days is about 24%.

The asking price has been reduced once, by 4,000 SEK from the original 33,000 SEK. Cars of this model typically sell in about 14 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller.

The odometer reads 155,670 km, which works out at about 5,000 km per year. The car was inspected 10/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 12/2027.

Notable equipment:

  • Tow bar

Running the car costs an estimated:

The seller is a private individual, Ursviken.

The car has been for sale for 21 days since 11/10/2026.

Basic information

Mileage
155,670 km
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Fuel
Petrol
Displacement
2,430 cm³
Model year
1997
First registration
23/09/1996
Type approval number
e9*93/81*0002
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Acceleration (0–100)
9.2 s
Body type
Estate
Colour
Red
Country of manufacture
Belgium
Assembly plant
Volvo Cars, Ghent
bilbil.se ID
319038

Engine and drivetrain

Engine code
B 5254 S
Engine layout
Inline
Cylinders
5
Valves per cylinder
4
Engine position
Front
Fuel injection
Indirect injection
Forced induction
No
Fuel grade
Petrol 95
Power
125 kW / 170 hp
Engine speed at peak power
6,200 rpm
Torque
220 Nm
Engine speed at peak torque
3,300 rpm
Number of gears
5

Consumption and emissions

Fuel consumption
10.5 l/100 km
ECE, city
12.9 l/100 km
ECE, 90 km/h
6.4 l/100 km
ECE, 120 km/h
8.2 l/100 km
ECE, combined
9.2 l/100 km
Fuel tank
73 l
Emission class
Euro 2
Exhaust aftertreatment
Catalytic converter

Dimensions and weights

Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,720 × 1,760 × 1,450 mm
Wheelbase
2,664 mm
Boot space
792 l
Boot space, seats folded
1,580 l
Kerb weight
1,570 kg
Gross weight
1,970 kg
Payload
545 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Max towing weight
1,600 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
500 kg

Body and chassis

Seats
5
Doors
5
Front suspension
Coil springs
Rear suspension
Coil springs
Front brakes
Disc brakes
Rear brakes
Disc brakes

The information on this page is compiled by Bilbil from dozens of public and non-public sources from Sweden and elsewhere in Europe. Check the details stated by the seller in the original listing.

Generation
Generation 1 (L/LS)
Produced
1991–1997
Sub-model
Estate (L/LW)

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

Asking price: 29,000 SEK

At market price

Market price estimate 34,800 SEK

Based on asking prices

Compared to 166 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volvo 850, 1997) 24,110 SEK
  • Low mileage +13,420 SEK
  • Two sets of tyres +460 SEK
  • Sold by a private seller −3,190 SEK
  • Market price estimate 34,800 SEK

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: manual transmission, body type: estate.

28,000 SEK30,000 SEK32,000 SEK34,000 SEK11/10/202618/10/202625/10/20261/11/2026
DatePriceChange
11/10/202633,000 SEK–
26/10/202629,000 SEK−4,000 SEK

Next inspection due around 12/2027

About 13 months left. In Sweden, a car or light van has its second inspection no later than 24 months after the first, and after that no later than 14 months after the previous one. According to the listing description, the car was inspected in 10/2026.

Check with Transportstyrelsen

Sale periods

Private seller, Ursviken, Västerbotten 21 days for sale
11/10/202618/10/202625/10/20261/11/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

Listing changes

DateWhatChange
26/10/2026Asking price 33,000 SEK → 29,000 SEK

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SEK
5,000 SEK 900,000 SEK
5 years
1 year 5 years
Estimated monthly instalment approx. 620 SEK/mo

The estimate uses a nominal interest rate of 5.80% and an account fee of 60 SEK a month. The actual rate, term and instalment are set in the loan offer.

Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.

Tyre sizes for this model

  • 225/35 R19
  • 215/40 R18
  • 215/45 R17
  • 205/50 R16
  • 185/65 R15

Wheel sizes for this model

15″
16″
17″
18″
19″
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Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volvo 850 2.5 20V cost?

Volvo 850 2.5 20V is for sale at 29,000 SEK.

Is this car well priced?

According to bilbil.se's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 34,800 SEK).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 21 days. The listing entered bilbil.se's tracking on 11/10/2026.

Has the price been reduced?

Yes. The asking price is 4,000 SEK below the original listing price.

Has this car been on the market before?

No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.

What model year is the car?

The car is model year 1997 and was first registered on 23/09/1996.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 155,670 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 12/2027. In Sweden, a car or light van has its second inspection no later than 24 months after the first, and after that no later than 14 months after the previous one.

What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?

The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is manual.

What features does the car have?

Notable features include Tow bar. The full feature list is on this page.

Where is Volvo 850 2.5 20V located?

The car is located in Västerbotten (Ursviken, Västerbotten).

Who is selling this car?

The seller is Private seller (Ursviken).

Where can I see this car's price history?

This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.