# Volvo 850 R (C70) Market Intelligence

> Live inventory, active auctions, and real-time pricing analysis for the Volvo 850 R (C70).

### Overview
- **Make:** Volvo
- **Model:** 850
- **Generation:** C70
- **Production Years:** 1996–1997
- **Canonical Market URL:** https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/volvo/850/850-r
- **Data as of:** September 8, 2026 (latest listing update or sale; 2026-09-08T20:35:04.000Z)
- **Source Coverage:** Curated across Bring a Trailer, PCARMARKET, Cars & Bids, and vetted specialist dealers.

## Trailing 12-Month (TTM) Market Performance
- **Active Live Inventory:** 0 verified cars available
- **Active Live Auctions:** 0 live auctions with open bidding
- **12-Month Confirmed Benchmark Sales:** 4 completed transactions
- **12-Month Median Sold Price:** $15,375

## Sales Ledger Preview
Showing the 4 most recent of 4 recorded sales (last 12 months).

| Date | Vehicle / Spec | Gearbox | Mileage | Sold Price | Marketplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | R | Automatic | 73,000 mi | $15,250 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 19, 2026 | R | Automatic | 104,000 mi | $17,500 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jan 20, 2026 | R | Automatic | 59,000 mi | $9,969 | Bring a Trailer |
| Dec 20, 2025 | R | Automatic | 116,000 mi | $15,500 | Bring a Trailer |

## Market Memory (Last 12 Months)
- **Benchmark Sales:** 4 completed transactions
- **Earlier Sales on Record:** 5 since 2024
- **Interquartile Range (Middle 50%):** $13,930 – $16,000

| Calendar Year | Completed Sales | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | — |
| 2026 | 3 | $15,250 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the current market price of a Volvo 850 R (C70)?

Based on 4 benchmark sales recorded over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, the median sale price for the Volvo 850 R (C70) is $15,375.

### How many Volvo 850 R (C70) examples are currently for sale?

As of September 8, 2026, there are no verified Volvo 850 R (C70) examples actively listed across monitored specialist dealers or auctions. Enthusiasts can start a GarageScout Hunt to be alerted the moment a matching example hits the market.

### How many Volvo 850 R (C70) cars sold in the last 12 months?

GarageScout recorded 4 sales of the Volvo 850 R (C70) in the trailing 12 months, counting confirmed sales only. Restomods, gearbox conversions and sales priced like deposits or placeholders are left out.

### What does a Volvo 850 R (C70) sell for by model year?

Median sale prices over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, for model years with 3 or more sales: 1996 $15,500 (3 sales).

### Where do Volvo 850 R (C70) cars sell?

Of the 4 sales GarageScout recorded in the trailing 12 months, 4 on Bring a Trailer.

### Where does GarageScout's Volvo 850 R (C70) market data come from?

GarageScout's Volvo 850 R (C70) figures come from the listings and sales it has recorded on Bring a Trailer and Cars & Bids. Repeat sales of one car matched by VIN count once, and a median sale price is stated only where 3 or more sales in the trailing 12 months back it.

## Related Markets

- **C70 variants:** [850 C70 Convertible](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/volvo/850/c70-convertible), [850 C70 Coupe](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/volvo/850/c70-coupe), [850 T-5R](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/volvo/850/850-t-5r), [850 Turbo](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/volvo/850/850-turbo)
- **Model:** [All Volvo 850 markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/volvo/850)
- **Make:** [All Volvo markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/volvo)

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*Data synthesized by GarageScout Market Intelligence. Preserving vehicle market memory across enthusiast auctions, specialist dealers, and private sales.*