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1997 Volvo 850 (base trim)

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1997 Volvo 850
Resale Value:$6,900  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Engines: 2.3L L5; 2.4L L5
Transmissions: 4 Speed Automatic; 5 Speed Manual; 0 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Front Wheel Drive
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1997 Volvo 850 Resale Values

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MileageTrade-In-ValueRetail Value
CleanAverageRoughExcellentCleanAverageRough
1 - 50,000$5,862$4,799$2,707N/A$7,912$6,445$4,231
50,001 - 60,000$5,762$4,699$2,707N/A$7,812$6,345$4,231
60,001 - 70,000$5,662$4,599$2,707N/A$7,712$6,245$4,231
70,001 - 85,000$5,562$4,499$2,707N/A$7,612$6,145$4,231
85,001 - 100,000$5,462$4,399$2,707N/A$7,512$6,045$4,231
100,001 - 115,000$5,362$4,299$2,707N/A$7,412$5,945$4,231
115,001 - 130,000$5,037$4,199$2,707N/A$7,088$5,845$4,231
130,001 - 150,000$4,712$3,874$2,707N/A$6,762$5,520$4,231
150,001 - 170,000$4,237$3,549$2,707N/A$6,288$5,195$4,231
170,001 - 190,000$3,737$3,074$2,382N/A$5,788$4,720$3,906
190,001 - 999,999$3,187$2,499$1,907N/A$5,238$4,145$3,431

1997 Volvo 850 Specs (base trim)

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2,435 cc 2.4 liters 5 in-line front transverse engine with 83 mm bore, 90 mm stroke, 10.5 compression ratio, light alloy block, light alloy head, double overhead cam, automatic valve adjustment and four valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 8.1
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 73 liter fuel tank
Power: 125 kW , 168 HP @ 6,100 rpm; 162 ft lb @ 4,700 rpm

1997 Volvo 850 Crash Test Data

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Frontal Impact Side Impact
Driver's Side Front Occupant
Passenger's Side Rear Occupant n/a