$200
1991 Volvo 740
Copart 71346656 YV1FA8857M1327947
Side · 282,712 mi · North Seattle, WA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 12, 2026
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
Volvo 740 auction results: final bids at Copart & IAAI
FinalBid holds 97 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for Volvo 740. Across 88 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $200. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 32 verified odometer readings sit above 217,638 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in Jun 25, 2019, the newest in Oct 12, 2026. The Volvo 740 auction archive — what it actually sells for at Copart and IAAI, lot by lot. The final bids below come from completed auctions, so they show what buyers committed rather than what sellers hoped for — and the sale history across model years tells you where the Volvo 740 stops losing value.
Final bid
VIN
Copart
IAAI
$400
1989 Volvo 740
IAAI 45905153 YV1FX8840K1314931
Repossession · 122,289 mi · Concord, NC, USA
Keys
Sep 10, 2026
$375
1991 Volvo 740
IAAI 45728523 YV1FA8858M2333539
Normal wear · 128,429 mi · Graham, NC, USA
Keys
Aug 13, 2026
$275
1990 Volvo 740
IAAI 45706388 YV1FA8841L2496281
Normal wear · 210,458 mi · Gorham, ME, USA
Keys
Jul 30, 2026
$300
1991 Volvo 740
IAAI 45667148 YV1FA8756M2327434
Normal wear · 155,076 mi · Phoenix, AZ, USA
Keys
Jul 28, 2026
$175
1987 Volvo 740
IAAI 43938685 YV1FX8745H1136699
Mechanical · 160,047 mi · Commerce City, CO, USA
Keys
Jul 28, 2026
$425
1989 Volvo 740
IAAI 45698459 YV1FA8950K2224455
Normal wear · 269,626 mi · Staten Island, NY, USA
Keys
Jul 28, 2026
$175
1991 Volvo 740
Copart 85990445 YV1FA8846M2510323
Vandalism · 243,239 mi · Spanaway, WA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 21, 2026
$1,100
1990 Volvo 740
Copart 59016026 YV1FA8848L2452536
Minor dents & scratches · 70,912 mi · Rancho Cucamonga, CA,...
Clean title · Keys
Jul 3, 2026
$125
$175
1990 Volvo 740
Copart 55026306 YV1FA8854L2306269
Rear end · 136,471 mi · Van Nuys, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 2, 2026
$400
1991 Volvo 740
IAAI 44887906 YV1FA8741M2520792
Normal wear · 188,827 mi · Meridian, ID, USA
Keys
Apr 24, 2026
$500
1989 Volvo 740
Copart 78849875 YV1FX8857K1241744
Front end · 302,079 mi · Nashville, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 16, 2026
$125
1991 Volvo 740
Copart 77385215 YV1FA8756M2322802
Rear end · 109,636 mi · San Diego, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 13, 2026
$425
1991 Volvo 740
Copart 77773505 YV1FA8846M2518664
Mechanical · 117,498 mi · Richmond, VA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Mar 13, 2026
$275
1990 Volvo 740
IAAI 44388707 YV1FA8847L1402426
All over · 174,377 mi · Acworth, GA, USA
Keys
Mar 10, 2026
$250
1991 Volvo 740
Copart 98676835 YV1FA8752M2321145
Rear end · 236,885 mi · Denver, CO, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Feb 10, 2026
$225
1991 Volvo 740
Copart 94741545 YV1FA8844M2515181
Side · 221,201 mi · Richmond East, VA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 9, 2026
$275
1990 Volvo 740
Copart 98815685 YV1FA8854L1298714
Front end · 305,975 mi · Knoxville, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 29, 2026
1992 Volvo 740
Copart 90753235 YV1FW8819N2343397
Front end · 281,309 mi · San Diego, CA, USA
Salvage title
Jan 27, 2026
$25
1992 Volvo 740
IAAI 44003097 YV1FW8833N2350931
Side · 298,098 mi · Puyallup, WA, USA
Keys
Jan 7, 2026
$150
1988 Volvo 740
Copart 97633805 YV1FX885XJ2148001
Front end · 308,532 mi · Philadelphia, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 6, 2026
$75
1992 Volvo 740
IAAI 43846055 YV1FW8836N2358649
All over · 280,435 mi · Puyallup, WA, USA
Keys
Jan 1, 2026
$150
1991 Volvo 740
IAAI 43567623 YV1FA8856M1327955
Front end · 206,549 mi · New Castle, DE, USA
Keys
Dec 1, 2025
Auction results at a glance
- Auctions on record
- 97
- Final bids recorded
- 88
- Median final bid from 88 auctions
- $200
- Average final bid from 88 auctions
- $267
- Where most final bids land
- $150 – $300
- Lowest / highest final bid
- $25 / $2,800
- Median odometer from 32 auctions
- 217,638 mi
- Sold with keys
- 94%
- Copart / IAAI
- 51% / 49%
- Auction dates
- Jun 25, 2019 – Oct 12, 2026
Damage recorded at sale
- Front end 31%
- Side 16%
- Normal wear 14%
Final bids by model year
| Year | Auctions | Final bids | Median final bid | Average final bid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 9 | 7 | $175 | $161 |
| 1991 | 30 | 29 | $200 | $222 |
| 1990 | 29 | 27 | $200 | $348 |
| 1989 | 13 | 10 | $288 | $305 |
| 1988 | 8 | 7 | $175 | $225 |
| 1987 | 6 | 6 | $225 | $235 |
| 1986 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Auction archive FAQ
How much auction history is there for Volvo 740?
97 completed Copart and IAAI auctions, with sale dates between Jun 25, 2019 and Oct 12, 2026.
What is the average final bid for Volvo 740 at auction?
Across 88 recorded USD sales the median final bid is $200, with the average pulled to $267 by the outliers at either end.
What damage do most Volvo 740 auction lots carry?
front end leads, on 31% of the auctions — worth knowing before you read the low end of the sold-price range.
How many miles do Volvo 740 cars have when sold at auction?
Half of the 32 verified odometer readings sit above 217,638 mi and half below it.
What should I pay for a salvage Volvo 740?
Work from the median final bid on this page, then adjust for the repair in front of you. A Volvo 740 with light front-end damage and keys sits near the top of the sold-price range; a water loss without keys sits at the bottom.
Does the model year change what a Volvo 740 sells for at auction?
Usually yes, and not evenly. Open the year links to see where the Volvo 740 final-bid curve flattens — that flat stretch is where salvage buying tends to pay best.
Are these final bids what a repaired Volvo 740 would sell for?
No. These are auction results for damaged or salvage Volvo 740 vehicles — the price at the close of the sale, before transport, fees and repair. Retail value sits well above them.
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