Mathewsons December 2026 sale
Lot 218: 1996 Volvo 940 SE Turbo automatic at the Mathewsons December 2026 auction
By Jon Cosson · Last checked
Part of our Bangers & Cash guide.
Listing checked
What the listing says
Mathewsons' listing, based on information from the vendor, states that the vehicle is a Sports Edition estate automatic with its fourth owner; the cambelt and water pump have been done; it has invoices; it has an MOT to April 2027; and it has covered 118,000 miles.
What to check on any Volvo 940
- The Volvo Owners' Club lists the places where 900s rot, and many are hidden.
- Check the front chassis rails where the front suspension links attach, which can rot from the inside, and the box sections under the engine and gearbox.
- Look in the engine bay at the bulkhead seams and horizontal frame members, mainly on the passenger side.
- The wheel arch seam can lift and let water into the footwells, front or rear, so feel for damp carpets.
- Sills rot towards the front if drains block.
- Also look at the A-pillars behind the trim, the bottom of the door window frames, the sunroof surround, the windscreen pinch weld if the glass has been replaced, the boot side pockets and the tailgate around the latch.
Checks for this car
- Confirm the Sports Edition specification.
- Check the automatic gearbox.
- Read the service file.
Questions to ask before you bid
- Can I see the V5C, and do the chassis and engine numbers match it?
- What history file, invoices and MOT records come with it?
- When was it last used on the road?
- What identifies it as a Sports Edition?
- When was the automatic gearbox last serviced?
Viewing and bidding
Viewing at the Pickering saleroom runs Wednesday 25 November to Tuesday 1 December 2026: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 12 noon, closed Sunday. Entry is £5 per person, which includes admission on the day and a donation to one of Mathewsons' chosen charities. The sale is Wednesday 2 to Friday 4 December 2026, held behind closed doors, with bidding online, by telephone or by commission.
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