Scrap Volvo prices
Scrap Volvo V70 price
A typical Volvo V70 is worth £130 to £245 for scrap with us today — the lower figure for a non-runner with parts missing, the higher for a complete, driving car — collected free near Mexborough.
- Typical kerb weight
- 1,650 kg for a 2008-era diesel estate. Your registration gives the exact figure.
- Priced today
- Figures on this page are live from our pricing on 7 September 2026, not a list from last year.
- Free collection
- Anywhere within 25 miles of Mexborough, usually within a day or two.
- Paid on the day
- Bank transfer to the registered keeper as the car is loaded.
Why a Volvo V70 scraps for this much
Scrap value is weight first. A V70 is a estate of about 1,650 kg, which puts it towards the heavier end, which is why the price is healthy. Then it is what is on the car: the catalytic converter is the most valuable single part, and a car that starts and rolls is quicker to recover than one that has to be winched.
The lookup by registration tells us exactly which V70 you have — engine size, body, kerb weight — so the quote you get is for your car, not the average one in the table. How valuations work.
Scrapping a Volvo V70 with us
Enter the registration and postcode, answer a few questions about condition, and book a day. Our driver collects on a recovery truck, checks your ID, pays by bank transfer and loads the car. Back at our yard in Mexborough it is depolluted and recycled, and we issue the Certificate of Destruction and notify the DVLA.
Common questions
What is a Volvo V70 worth for scrap?
Between about £130 and £245 today, depending on condition — weight is the main factor and a typical V70 is around 1,650 kg. Bigger engines and estate or long-wheelbase versions weigh more and are worth more.
Is my V70 worth more as parts or salvage?
Usually not at this age — the parts value is already reflected in the scrap price. If yours is unusually tidy or low-mileage, tell us and we will look at it as salvage.
Does a failed MOT or a non-running engine change the price?
A non-runner is worth a little less because recovery takes longer; a failed MOT changes nothing. What matters is that the car is complete and still has its catalytic converter.