What's it worth?
 

Hello all,

I'm looking for your input. I'm thinking of selling my Volvo S80, which I've owned since 2019. I'm wondering what would it be worth realistically to sell private? I figured it won't be worth more on a trade in, so probably best trying private. I've owned the car since 2019. It has been really well looked after. There's a few age related marks here and there, but hey, the car is 17 years old. I fancy a change now.

Info about the car;

-Its a 2007 Volvo S80 2.4 D (5 cylinder diesel with 163bhp)... P3 shape
-110,000 miles
-Automatic transmission (6 speed) with manual mode
-Cream leather interior. Rear seats are basically as good as new, as is the passenger. Driver's seat isn't torn or anything, but naturally shows more wear than the others
-Black exterior paint
-SE spec, which includes; Electrically adjustable driver's seat with memory functions, air conditioning, bluetooth connectivity, 4x electric windows, automatic climate control (dual zone), front heated seats, heated mirrors (also auto folding), automatic wipers, cruise control with steering controls for the radio, central locking. Its got the modern gismo's basically, all of which are in full working order.


-Full main dealer service history up until 2018 with stamps in the book and has been serviced by myself since then (I bought it in 2019), but an Independent Volvo specialist has done some things too. Sadly, the previous owner didn't leave any receipts/Invoice's in the service book showing what was done in the previous services at the dealership. I rang the dealership who confirmed the car indeed does have fully history up until 2018 (as the service book shows with the dates matching), but they wouldn't send me any receipts due to GDPR.

I've had the following done in my ownership;

- Gearbox fluid changed (Volvo specialist)
- Cam belt replaced (Volvo specialist),
- Coolant change (Volvo specialist),
- Auxiliary belt and auxiliary belt tensioner have been replaced with genuine Volvo parts.
-The torque rod in the engine has been replaced and the lower engine mount
-Recently fitted two new outer track rod ends with a 4 wheel alignment, as well as 4 used tyres with plenty of tread on them.
-New discs and brake pads all around.
-Brake booster has also been replaced (Volvo specialist)
-I had the alloys refurbed a few years ago. They're still in good condition, but there's age related marks on them now.
-Recently had an oil and air filter change done by myself (in January 2024).
-Just passed an MOT in January 2024 with no advisories.
-Trailing arm bushes have been replaced (Volvo specialist).
-2 keys
-Car drives very well. There's no knocks or bangs. Everything works.

It does have a private reg on it, which wouldn't be included in the sale. Original plates would go back on the car.

What's it worth, do you think? I'd like it go to a good home. If anyone was interested, I'd even put it for sale on here to go to a fellow Volvo enthusiast. Its worth nothing that its not for sale at the moment, but I'm considering it.

This is an honest car with plenty of life left in it, but I fancy a change for something newer.

Thanks for reading.

I'm just going through the same process with selling my XC70. Looking on all the car sales sites gives you a good idea of what people are asking for which car... Good luck!

Good luck if you do decide to sell, Kev. I’ve no idea on value as I only keep my eye on estate models to be honest but I’m sure some saloon enthusiasts will be along soon.

The car sounds a great spec and with all the right jobs done and low mileage for the year. Don’t think you’d have trouble finding a buyer through this site if you fancy a change :regular_smile:

Thanks Stu. I'm being honest, I'm not 100% sure what to do.

I fancy a change, but prices are high. I've had a lot of things done to the car since I've owned it... preventative maintenance as I like to call it. I've really looked after the car and serviced it every year. Its very pleasant to drive.

My car is £365 per annum to tax being a euro 4 engine. I've looked at euro 5 Volvo's and they're around £240 per annum, so that's a £125 saving on road tax. MPG on the euro 5 D5's is better comparatively to my euro 4 (7mpg more around town and 8mpg more on the motorway in the euro 5), but I'd have to sell my own car and put more money in to get a euro 5, probably a few grand being honest.

I'm not sure if the mpg difference and road tax difference justifies the change. Its not like I'd be significantly saving anything by doing so.

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Logic says keep the car you know and have invested in.

Do the sums!

Say 5 years VEL £625 saving

Fuel saving say the same but if your doing lots of miles

What are you going to get for £1;250?

And the new car will probably depreciate more

That's the head talking, 'Whyman', and rightly so, I would agree. But ... if the heart says otherwise and 'Kev0607' has the means, who are we to argue - says he who is still running a '00 V70!

Over many years, and more transactions than I care to remember, experience has shown me that, sadly, while provable preventative maintenance may make a car easier to sell, it rarely increases it's value significantly over that of
an 'average' example.

Regards, John.

I've found Autotrader and Gumtree sites very useful for price comparisons. Good luck!

If it helps with your thinking Kev, my V70 is the D5 twin turbo, Euro 5 version, and has the six speed Geartronic gearbox.

My daily commute is a 70-mile round trip, a mix of two-thirds motorway (M62 and M1), one-third rural A-roads. Taken as a long-term average, the car's computer says I get between 46 and 47 mpg, which is does actually work out pretty much spot on when I calculate it based on miles per fill.

I think the best it's been is on our holiday trip to Cornwall when for the two long drives I reckoned it to be averaging in the high fifties mpg.

The mpg does quickly drop if the car is stuck in traffic though, and when I'm only round and about near home, so mostly local rural roads, the computer mpg will drop down to the low forties.

One thing that did catch me out a bit was the substantial jump in insurance premium from my old 1997 S90, so your costs for insurance might be something to factor into your calculations.

Oh, and whatever you buy probably is going to need something by way of additional expenditure - tyres, brakes, cambelt etc.

Cheers

Jack

I appreciate your thoughts and input everyone, thank you.

I've invested in my car and I think its very well looked after. I've had a look on Autotrader and I can't really see anything without spending thousands that really matches what I have. In fact, I'm finding some cars from alternative brands that don't have anywhere near the same level of equipment. Newer Volvo's are well equipped, but again, you're talking 4k-5k (asking prices) for anything half decent.

The only cars I see that are well equipped like the Volvo are Skoda Superb's and Vauxhall Insignia's, that's if I get something different. My Sister has an Insignia 2.0 litre diesel that's just passed its Irish NCT (like the MOT here) and there's 192,000 miles on it, and, its still going strong.

I'm not really doing many motorway miles, its all relatively local. I know people will say "Oh, that's bad for a diesel", but I do give it motorways runs to clean it out and I always use branded fuel, change the fuel filter regularly and so on. There's no black smoke out of it or anything and it pulls like a train.

I know buying a newer model doesn't always necessarily mean it'll be better... its likely that things will need doing to that too, which equals more expense. Unless, of course, you're lucky to find an example that's had the cam belt replaced already (with proof).

I can see why sticking with what you know may be the best option, despite any investment in the past or future meaning nothing or little come sale time. Its still an old car, no matter how much has been spent on it.

Although there's no knocks or bangs out of the car, I think the shock absorbers are coming up on time for renewal and the wishbones. There's no play in wishbones (yet), but the bushes are starting to split. That's easily £500+ in parts and another £300 at a garage to get them done. Let's say £700-£800 being realistic that needs to be spent on the existing car at some point in the future. Is it really worth it? Or should I get something newer with a petrol engine?