The 1997 Volvo 940 is a rear-wheel-drive sedan, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.3 litres and an output of 99 kW (135 hp).
This car has been sold on 17/09/2026, and the last asking price was 7,250 €. That was 2,650 € (58%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 4,600 €. The estimate is based on 84 comparable cars.
The odometer reads 390,365 km, which works out at about 13,000 km per year.
- Tow bar
Running the car would have cost an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 263 € per year
- Insurance 560 € per year
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 820 € per year.
The original tyre size is 185/65 R15.
The seller is a private individual, Naantali.
Basic information
- Registration number
- MIH-289
- Mileage
- 390,365 km
- Engine
- 2.3 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 1997
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Body type
- Sedan
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Blue
- Tyre size
- 185/65 R15
- Wheel size
- 15″
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 130964
Technical details
- Power
- 99 kW / 135 hp
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Kerb weight
- 1,525 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,910 kg
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
Last asking price: 7,250 €
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21/07/2026 | 8,500 € | – |
| 28/08/2026 | 8,000 € | −500 € |
| 07/09/2026 | 7,500 € | −500 € |
| 09/09/2026 | 7,250 € | −250 € |
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
sale
Sales
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Time on market | Seller |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/09/2026 | 7,250 € from 8,500 € (−1,250 €) | 390,365 km | 57 days | Private seller, Naantali, Varsinais-Suomi |
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 09/09/2026 | Asking price | 7,500 € → 7,250 € |
| 07/09/2026 | Asking price | 8,000 € → 7,500 € |
| 28/08/2026 | Asking price | 8,500 € → 8,000 € |
See detailed history data from carVertical: the report covers the car's mileage records, possible damage, previous owners and registrations.
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The APR under Finnish consumer protection law is 7.48%, calculated for a loan of €7,500 with a repayment period of 9 years, an account fee of €5, an opening fee of €35 and a nominal interest rate of 5.80%. The amount repayable would then be €10,215, i.e. €94/month. A credit card's APR may be 18.97%, calculated for a loan of €1,500 with a repayment period of one year and a nominal interest rate of 17.50%. The amount repayable would then be €1,646 in total, i.e. €146 per month. The final APR, loan term and monthly instalment are set out in the loan agreement. Lenders draw up the loan agreement based on an individual credit assessment. The nominal interest rate offered may vary between 4.19% and 20%, and annual loan costs between €0 and €150. The loan term offered varies between 1 and 20 years. Loan amounts offered range from €500 to €70,000.
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 (1910 kg).
Estimated annual insurance cost (liability + comprehensive).
- Liability insurance230 €/yr
- Comprehensive330 €/yr
- Total insurance560 €/yr
≈ 47 €/mo
Request a quoteThe final price depends on factors such as claims history and place of residence, and is set in the quote.
Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.
Volvo 940 (1991–1998) · 2.3t. (99kW)
Tyre sizes for this car
- 185/65 R15 Original
- 225/35 R19 Recommended
- 225/40 R18 Recommended
- 225/45 R17 Recommended
- 205/55 R16 Recommended
- 195/65 R15 Recommended
Wheel sizes for this car
Original wheel size: 15″
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Order tyres See wheels too →Frequently asked questions about this car
Which car has the registration MIH-289?
MIH-289 is a 1997 Volvo 940 with 390,365 km on the odometer. It has been sold.
How much does Volvo 940 cost?
Volvo 940 has been sold; the last asking price was 7,250 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well above market price (estimated market price 4,600 €).
When was this car sold?
The car was sold on 17/09/2026, after at least 57 days on the market.
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.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 390,365 km.
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. 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 185/65 R15.
Where is Volvo 940 located?
The car is located in Varsinais-Suomi (Naantali, Varsinais-Suomi).
How much does the car cost to keep per year?
The estimate is 823 € per year: vehicle tax 263 €, insurance 560 €. 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 (Naantali).
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.