Volvo 480 Club Europe

Awesome seems to be a hopelessly overused word these days.

But what the hell ...thats awesome work. So impressive.

The MoT history suggests it’s been on and off the road quite a bit over the years. Passed just five tests since 2008.

The owner has told me he “took it off the market to have a new window regulator fitted.” but it’s for sale again now.

Huge thanks to Norman for travelling to look at the Volvo for me. Very kind indeed. Thanks also to everyone’s contribution. Despite an unfruitful conclusion I’m still keen to become an owner so as per David’s & others’ suggestions I’ll keep an eye on the rescue cars. Perhaps the discovery of a long ...

Hi James,

My mother’s side of the family is from Glasgow, my father’s side is from Inverness although my grandfather settled just up the road from you in Duns. I was born in Ayr but grew up in Oxfordshire. Now living in North Somerset.

We’re probably related! Stranger things have happened.

Hi Simon welcome to the forum. You say the car is in Headingley,Leeds? If so I can go and have a look at it for you as I am not to far from there. I if it’s a Leeds car then I am very surprised and totally unaware of its existence. From the pictures you have posted it certainly is not a £2500 car b...

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This is the other rear arch.

I still haven’t got it right, have I!

Thanks for the tech help James, much appreciated.

Also, thanks for the car advice, even more appreciated. I’ll buy you a pint at the next family gathering

Well what a shame but a bullet dodged perhaps.

That went well! Perhaps it can’t be done from a phone? The price is £2500, of course that could be way too much money. The photo I have isn’t great but it looks to me like bad (not severe) bubbling. Edit: actually, I’ve had a closer look without my rose tinted (potential 480 ownership) spectacles on...

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Wow, thank you so much for the warm welcome & for the detailed replies, everyone. I’m very enthused now! Another Carruthers - I’ve only ever met one before! What are the chances, indeed. So I‘ll try and clear up a few of the queries that have been raised. • The door rust looks entirely superficial. ...

Hello lovely people, A newbie here looking to get some friendly advice. I have no mechanical experience at all. I’ve long admired the 480e & have suddenly got the opportunity to purchase one that whilst not perfect, has on the face of it been well loved. I do have a few concerns though so would appr...