The 1997 Volvo V70 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 2,000 €. That is 700 € (54%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 1,300 €. The estimate is based on 178 comparable cars. The chance this car sells within the next 30 days is about 80%.

The asking price has been reduced by 500 € from the original 2,500 €. A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days.

The odometer reads 415,000 km, which works out at about 14,000 km per year. The car was inspected 12/2025, and the next inspection is due an estimated 12/2026.

Notable equipment:

  • Tow bar
  • Keyless entry and start

This car has been sold before within maksimi.fi's tracking: it sold on 29/07/2026 for 1,800 €, at 409,000 km. It is now listed for 200 € more than in that sale. It has covered about 6,000 km more since.

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 770 € per year.

The original tyre size is 195/60 R15.

The seller is a private individual, Lahti.

The car has been for sale since 09/09/2026.

Basic information

Registration number
VBI-278
Mileage
415,000 km
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Engine
2.4 l, Petrol
Model year
1997
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body type
Estate
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Green
Tyre size
195/60 R15
Wheel size
15″
In traffic use in Finland
219 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
YV1LW5102W2405182
maksimi.fi ID
108723

Technical details

Power
125 kW / 170 hp
Torque
220 Nm
Acceleration (0–100)
9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
Fuel consumption
13 l/100 km (urban)
Seats
5
CO2 emissions
200 g/km
Kerb weight
1,500 kg
Gross weight
2,000 kg
Max towing weight
1,600 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
750 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,720 × 1,760 × 1,430 mm
First registration
09/07/1997
Last inspection
12/2025

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Keyless entry and start
  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

Asking price: 2,000 €

Above market price

Market price estimate 1,300 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 178 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volvo V70, 1997) 1,330 €
  • Front-wheel drive −30 €
  • Market price estimate 1,300 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: manual transmission, sold by a private seller.

1,600 €1,800 €2,000 €2,200 €2,400 €2,600 €7/7/202628/7/202619/8/202610/9/2026
  • Private seller · 7/7/–26/7/2026
  • Private seller · 9/9/2026
DatePriceChangeListing
07/07/20262,500 €Private seller
16/07/20262,000 €−500 €Private seller
26/07/20261,800 €−200 €Private seller
09/09/20262,000 €Private seller

Next inspection due around 12/2026

About 3 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 12/2025.

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Failure rate among cars of the same age

Of at least 25-year-old petrol passenger cars, 40.4% failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (185,386 inspections, median mileage 254,000 km).

Sale periods

Private seller, Nurmes, Pohjois-Karjala 21 days
Private seller, Lahti, Päijät-Häme 1 day for sale
7/7/202628/7/202619/8/202610/9/2026

sale

Sales

SoldPriceMileageTime on marketSeller
29/07/20261,800 € from 2,500 € (−700 €)409,000 km 22 daysPrivate seller, Nurmes, Pohjois-Karjala

Listing changes

DateWhatChange
09/09/2026Seller changed Private seller, Nurmes, Pohjois-KarjalaPrivate seller, Lahti, Päijät-Häme
09/09/2026Asking price 1,800 € → 2,000 €
09/09/2026Mileage 409,000 km → 415,000 km
26/07/2026Asking price 2,000 € → 1,800 €
16/07/2026Asking price 2,500 € → 2,000 €

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Vehicle tax under the tax tables in force in 2026.

  • Base tax 263 €/yr
  • Driving power tax 0 €/yr
  • Total vehicle tax 263 €/yr

Base tax is based on gross weight (2000 kg).

Estimated annual insurance cost (liability + comprehensive).

Driver's age 45 yrs
  • Liability insurance240 €/yr
  • Comprehensive270 €/yr
  • Total insurance510 €/yr

≈ 43 €/mo

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Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.

Volvo V70 (1997–1998) · 2.5. (106kW)

Tyre sizes for this car

  • 195/60 R15 Original
  • 225/30 R20 Recommended
  • 225/35 R19 Recommended
  • 225/40 R18 Recommended
  • 215/45 R17 Recommended
  • 205/50 R16 Recommended
  • 185/65 R15 Recommended

Wheel sizes for this car

15″
16″
17″
18″
19″
20″

Original wheel size: 15″

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Frequently asked questions about this car

Which car has the registration VBI-278?

VBI-278 is a 1997 Volvo V70 with 415,000 km on the odometer. It is for sale at 2,000 €.

How much does Volvo V70 cost?

Volvo V70 is for sale at 2,000 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is above market price (estimated market price 1,300 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 09/09/2026.

Has the price been reduced?

Yes. The asking price is 500 € below the original listing price.

Has this car been on the market before?

Yes: this car has one earlier completed sale on record. It was last sold on 29/07/2026 for 1,800 €, and it has been driven about 6,000 km more since then.

What model year is the car?

The car is model year 1997 and was first registered on 09/07/1997.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 415,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 12/2026. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How common is a 1997 Volvo in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 2,314 Volvo passenger cars first used in 1997 in traffic use in Finland. That is 15.5 % of all cars first used that year, making it the second most common brand of that year among 25 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (96.7 %). The figure is a snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.

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, Keyless entry and start. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 263 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the driving power tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.

What tyre size fits this car?

The car's original tyre size is 195/60 R15.

Where is Volvo V70 located?

The car is located in Päijät-Häme (Lahti, Päijät-Häme).

How much does the car cost to keep per year?

The estimate is 773 € per year: vehicle tax 263 €, insurance 510 €. Insurance and energy are estimates; vehicle tax is calculated from the car's own data.

Who is selling this car?

The seller is Private seller (Lahti).

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.