Volvo 480 Club Europe

I agree with you guys, altho i'm sure that some of the more serious problems, like rust do kill alot of 480's, I don't think they are a lost cause. I havn't found parts to be any more expensive than other cars, on the contrary i find spares very easy to source. If anything i rekon newer cars will be...

Did mine last Saturday, was only £12 from local motor factors which was cheaper than i could get it online. Took about 30mins but did get a bit of petrol leakage as the others mentioned. I've noticed a big improvment in my car, mine had an intermittant missfire too which seems to be fixed now. Good...

Sorry i missed your post saying it was for sale, got any exterior pics and an idea how much your looking for?

If you do decide to sell make sure to post in the "for sale section" might be interested my self

Speeds of Stoke is my local dealership is the car still local to Stoke?

For me i'd have to go a little over budget and go for a C70 as well, altho i quite like the Lotus Elan as well.

Within budget though probably buy my dads 850 off him next and use the 480 at weekends!

I've always found peoples views on the 480 a real mixed bag, one of those love it or loath it kinda cars. But lately i've had nothing but nice comments about mine, and when they find out they how much it cost (£650) they are even more impressed. With the later lights and bigger alloys I still think...

Fot those who were following this one,looks like the new owner is selling off the engine ebay ref 110001464493, oddly its not described as knackered no more but "smooth". Still got that racing air filter though!

Based on some of the other listings i'm suprised it wasn't adverstised as having "Special Edition Mouldy White Paint". I like the uber-lowered rear susepension too, looks like the back ends collapsed

Ian

Hi Guys, Been flicking through a few old pics of family cars today and been running their registrations through the DVLA's free search utility (http://www.vehiclelicence.gov.uk/) to see how many were still on the road. I found that of our 3 previous 480's, only my dads very first 480 registration - ...

If it is 480/480, heres hoping it end up in the hands of a club member!

Ian

Hi Rohan

You had the CEM off me recently on ebay, I have a tailgate glass not sure where you are but I'm in Stoke. Give me a shout if your interested.

cheers

Ian

Hi

Sorry Cooper had to get rid of it this week, good luck in your hunt.

regards

Ian

Damn thats annoying, hehe

I got rid of my spares car today too :(, 1994 S with a bent subframe broken shocks etc, not much left on mine either. Twas a shame but it was cheaper to buy my Turbo that didnt need any work than to get the S fixed. Ahhh well on the bright side the less there are about the more valuable the remainin...

Hey Folks,

Any last requests for parts? Car going to the breakers next weekend.

cheers

Ian

Hi

I've got a 1994 red S i'm breaking on ebay as of last night, loadsa good bits just let me know what you need and i'll give ya a price.

cheers

Ian

Cooper - sorry both the rear clusters shattered trying to remove them

Dan - I'm not sure if the valve is the same could you provide a photo or a part number?

cheers

Ian

Hi Dan,

Welcome to the club the car looks great, love flame red and it seems an excellent price. Can't believe how much car you can get for your money.

Interest in 480's seems to be rising on ebay at the moment, wonder how long it will be before they start appreciating in value.

all the best

Ian

Maybe we should all get in to a group-hug situation hehe Very very pleased with the car and amazed at the condition its in especially the interior. Ive never seen a fabric drivers seat with no wear at all on the outer bolster. Came home to find my dad driving it around the street he had one when the...