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Sell your Volvo 850

Let dealers bid on your Volvo 850 in a time-limited auction. Finish photos and answers today, and the auction can start and end tomorrow. Completely free of charge.

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Do you have a Volvo 850?Start with plate and mileage. Let dealers compete for your car.

Free and no obligation.

  1. Look up your car
  2. Photos and answers
  3. Dealers bid
  • Norwegian Public Roads Administration (Statens vegvesen)
  • Gire
  • Vipps
  • Statistics Norway (SSB)
  • OFV

List price and value drop for Volvo 850

Choose a model year to see the list price and an indicative used-car value today. Based on official OFV list prices (1994–1996), assuming 15 000 km per year. Cars typically lose the most value in the first few years, then depreciation slows — it's not a fixed amount each year.

Model year (1994–1996)

Median list price
444 500 kr
Illustrative value today
35 000 kr
Value drop from list price
92%
VariantList price (new)Est. value todayValue drop
850 2,0 10V (Sedan)335 500 kr35 000 kr90%
850 2,0 10V (Stasjonsvogn)345 500 kr35 000 kr90%
850 2,0 10V AUT (Sedan)355 500 kr35 000 kr90%
850 2,0 10V AUT (Stasjonsvogn)365 500 kr35 000 kr90%
850 2,5 10V (Sedan)374 000 kr35 000 kr91%
850 2,5 10V (Stasjonsvogn)384 000 kr35 000 kr91%
850 2,0 LT (Sedan)394 000 kr35 000 kr91%
850 2,5 10V AUT (Sedan)394 000 kr35 000 kr91%
850 2,0 LT (Stasjonsvogn)404 000 kr35 000 kr91%
850 2,5 10V AUT (Stasjonsvogn)404 000 kr35 000 kr91%
850 2,0 LT AUT (Sedan)414 000 kr35 000 kr92%
850 2,5 20V (Sedan)414 500 kr35 000 kr92%
850 2,0 LT AUT (Stasjonsvogn)424 000 kr35 000 kr92%
850 2,5 20V (Stasjonsvogn)424 500 kr35 000 kr92%
850 2,5 20V AUT (Sedan)434 500 kr35 000 kr92%
850 TDI (Sedan)441 000 kr35 000 kr92%
850 2,5 20V AUT (Stasjonsvogn)444 500 kr35 000 kr92%
850 TDI (Stasjonsvogn)451 000 kr35 000 kr92%
850 TDI AUT (Sedan)461 000 kr35 000 kr92%
850 T-5 2,0 (Sedan)469 000 kr35 000 kr93%
850 TDI AUT (Stasjonsvogn)471 000 kr35 000 kr93%
850 T-5 2,0 (Stasjonsvogn)479 000 kr35 000 kr93%
850 T-5 2,0 AUT (Sedan)489 000 kr35 000 kr93%
850 T-5 2,0 AUT (Stasjonsvogn)499 000 kr35 000 kr93%
850 T-5 2,3 (Sedan)542 000 kr37 500 kr93%
850 T-5 2,3 (Stasjonsvogn)552 000 kr40 000 kr93%
850 T-5 2,3 AUT (Sedan)562 000 kr40 000 kr93%
850 T-5 2,3 AUT (Stasjonsvogn)572 000 kr40 000 kr93%
850 AWD589 500 kr40 000 kr93%
850 R (Sedan)643 000 kr45 000 kr93%
850 R (Stasjonsvogn)653 000 kr45 000 kr93%
850 R AUT (Sedan)663 000 kr45 000 kr93%
850 R AUT (Stasjonsvogn)673 000 kr45 000 kr93%

Assumed mileage: 450 000 km (15,000 km/year since the model year).

New list price and illustrative used value per variant (same depreciation curve for all trims; pricier trims stay relatively higher)

Data basis: OFV list price 1994–1996 · Last updated in Sonja: 14 Oct 2026, 12:22 · Source: Skatteetaten (list price) · OFV

Value drop and list price in NorwaySee the interactive depreciation curve

Models

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Places

Popular municipalities to sell your Volvo 850

OsloBærumAskerLillestrømNordre FolloUllensakerLørenskogEidsvollNes i AkershusNittedalAurskog-HølandVestby

Volvo 850 – key facts

List price (new)
from 335,500 krOFV 1996
Volvo in Norway
over 251,000 registeredSSB

Process

How it works

Three short steps. Dealers bid. You choose whether to sell.

  1. Look up the car

    Enter plate and mileage. We fetch the rest automatically — your Volvo 850.

  2. Photos and info

    Upload photos and a little information. The car is then ready to be listed. Nothing more is required from you — we take it from there.

  3. Dealers bid

    If the steps are completed today, the auction can start and end tomorrow. You choose whether to accept the highest bid.

If you say yes, we handle payout, ownership transfer and collection. You skip the paperwork.

Start with plate and mileageLet dealers compete for your car.

  1. Look up your car
  2. Photos and answers
  3. Dealers bid
  • Norwegian Public Roads Administration (Statens vegvesen)
  • Gire
  • Vipps
  • Statistics Norway (SSB)
  • OFV

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How many Volvo cars are registered in Norway?
According to SSB (2025), 250,663 Volvo cars are registered in Norway (8.8% of all passenger cars). Volvo is Norway's #3 most-registered car brand. We use market data and inspection history when valuing your Volvo.
What is a Volvo 850 worth?
Sonja lets dealers bid on a Volvo 850 in a time-limited auction. The price is set by competition — photos and a self-declaration are the documentation. You choose whether to sell.
How much does it cost to use Sonja?
Using Sonja costs nothing: prep, review and the auction are free. We charge a fee from the buying dealer — you as the seller pay nothing. The offer applies to the specific car you enter in the form.
Do I have to drop the car off somewhere?
No. The car stays with you. We need photos and a few answers. If you accept the highest bid, we arrange collection.
How quickly does the auction start?
Finish photos and answers today, and the auction can start and end tomorrow. It normally starts the next weekday at 09:00 and runs the same day. Then you have the highest bid ready, and can in theory sell the car tomorrow. You have plenty of time to accept or decline.
Which cars can I list?
Most Volvo 850 cars can be listed in the auction. We assess year, mileage and condition for the specific car — submit the form and we will help you next.
What is the difference from a private sale?
A private sale means listing the car, filtering inquiries and having strangers visit your home for viewings. With Sonja, dealers bid in a time-limited auction. You choose whether to sell — at no cost if you decline.
How much did the Volvo 850 cost new?
We show indicative list prices (new) for the Volvo 850 from OFV on this page. The new list price is one of several reference points dealers use when assessing what the used car is worth today.
Does Sonja use EU inspection data for the Volvo 850 in its assessment?
Yes. Historical PKK data (periodic vehicle inspection) for the Volvo 850 is one of several factors dealers look at. It gives a clearer picture of the model's typical technical condition over time.
What do I need to do to sell my car?
Enter your registration number and mileage. We pull technical and ownership data from the road authority automatically. Then you prepare the car at home with photos and a self-declaration. Finish those two steps, and the auction can start and end tomorrow — then you have the highest bid ready.