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- Tue Feb 03, 2026 6:58 pm
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: 480 Shirts, mugs etc
- Replies: 2
- Views: 151
Re: 480 Shirts, mugs etc
Hey Roy. Not a bad idea but to me the wheels, front DRL, lights, L/H pop-up, rear quarter and roof line are wrong.
- Mon Nov 10, 2025 12:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: ICV not moving by ECU
- Replies: 3
- Views: 390
Re: ICV not moving by ECU
Drop me a PM with your email and I can send you the Green Book for the Turbo engine which should have all the details in for troubleshooting and hopefully fixing.
- Mon Nov 10, 2025 12:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: ICV not moving by ECU
- Replies: 3
- Views: 390
Re: ICV not moving by ECU
There are three connections. One is permanently powered, the other two are both earths that the ECU controls with a varying frequency. I am guessing one side does ‘close’ and the other ‘open’? Nice fix: Maybe you have a broken wire on one of the earth/return wires that the ECU pulses to get the desi...
- Wed Oct 29, 2025 8:47 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: Volvo 480 2.0 For Sale Bristol
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1117
Re: Volvo 480 2.0 For Sale Bristol
Gamboge, there is a starting threshold of 10 posts for the ability to post links and pictures. I suspect using PMs may be the same, but this is a guess. Post a three more times and al should be well.
- Mon Sep 01, 2025 12:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Alistair (Al) Luckham
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2163
Re: Alistair (Al) Luckham
He was such a big character. I did love with Al that he would be such a strong presence in every situation, even to the point of clearly (trying to?) getting himself in trouble for a laugh, saying exactly what was on his mind in front of everyone, without any sort of filter. But then, minutes later,...
- Wed Jul 23, 2025 12:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Info & Pics of the Japanese market 480s!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 37008
Re: Info & Pics of the Japanese market 480s!
Saw these from Japanese buyee.jp seller "c*r*u*e*_*a*t*" https://buyee.jp/item/search/query/volvo%20480/seller/ZGGwfT5HD%2BAJFI6QDrrC4g%3D%3D?translationType=98 Showing the large front repeater indicators https://buyee.jp/item/jdirectitems/auction/f413944346?conversionType=jdirectitems_auction_Direc...
- Fri Jul 04, 2025 1:06 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: In memoriam John R. de Vries
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2256
Re: In memoriam John R. de Vries
I did wonder if you guys would go. Very pleased to hear you did.
- Thu Jun 26, 2025 10:35 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: In memoriam John R. de Vries
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2256
Re: In memoriam John R. de Vries
Here is John at the big meeting in Europe last year. Picture taken by my father


- Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: In memoriam John R. de Vries
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2256
Re: In memoriam John R. de Vries
Oh no, this is awful news. Thank you for sharing Robert. What a wonderful man: great car and a gentleman.
- Fri Jun 13, 2025 7:39 am
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: 40th anniversary of the 480 - International Meet Up May 2026
- Replies: 52
- Views: 24379
Re: 40th anniversary of the 480 - International Meet Up May 2026
I'll be coming, with my dad again. Either his car or mine. Just need to get our shit together!
- Fri Jun 13, 2025 7:38 am
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: Engine undertray/ cover
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1523
Re: Engine undertray/ cover
I too have noticed differences over the years. I think the automatic one was slightly different, maybe directing air somewhere else. There may be others too.
- Mon May 26, 2025 8:48 pm
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: WANTED: Seatbelt holder roller and rear reflector
- Replies: 16
- Views: 14358
Re: WANTED: Seatbelt holder roller and rear reflector
There's a reflector for sale on eBay currently https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/146604508848?_skw=volvo+480&itmmeta=01JW3Y51KKSD3EF3RFV0VWVKDK&hash=item22224f46b0:g:lXgAAeSwcTloMtMa&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAAwFkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1e8kHWqG8D2pJdIfTnVQwa1Xjh440JvajQ8fFOYGVpejApmQmSCbz0T4hsfINjFW5Sv2cd9LDnbS3pREM...
- Tue May 13, 2025 4:12 pm
- Forum: Body and Interior (80)
- Topic: Seatbelt buckle spring!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1824
Re: Seatbelt buckle spring!
I should have one I can send you Will. Can you send me a pic? I have a few that have burst open and are hanging about the garage.
- Mon May 05, 2025 6:07 am
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: WANTED: Seatbelt holder roller and rear reflector
- Replies: 16
- Views: 14358
Re: WANTED: Seatbelt holder roller and rear reflector
I still need a driver's side reflector if anyone has one they are willing to sell. Last one departed the car never to be seen again.
Reflector P/N: 3411107
Item 10 here

Does anyone have one, no luck with Blace.
Reflector P/N: 3411107
Item 10 here

Does anyone have one, no luck with Blace.
- Mon May 05, 2025 6:01 am
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: Adjusting Idle speed
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8021
Re: Adjusting Idle speed
Different sensor I'm afraid.
- Sun Apr 27, 2025 6:51 pm
- Forum: Power transmission (40)
- Topic: Clutch Cable needed 1987
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5602
Re: Clutch Cable needed 1987
Good solution and probably the only one you were going to get re-using the outer sheath and putting in a new inside. Nice one.
- Sat Apr 26, 2025 1:22 pm
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: WANTED: Seatbelt holder roller and rear reflector
- Replies: 16
- Views: 14358
- Fri Apr 25, 2025 10:46 am
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: WANTED: Seatbelt holder roller and rear reflector
- Replies: 16
- Views: 14358
Re: WANTED: Seatbelt holder roller and rear reflector
I still need a driver's side reflector if anyone has one they are willing to sell. Last one departed the car never to be seen again.
Reflector P/N: 3411107
Item 10 here

Reflector P/N: 3411107
Item 10 here

- Fri Apr 25, 2025 10:45 am
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: WANTED: Seatbelt holder roller and rear reflector
- Replies: 16
- Views: 14358
Re: WANTED: Seatbelt holder roller and rear reflector
- Sun Mar 16, 2025 2:46 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: Unfortunately, It's Got to GO!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6441
Re: Unfortunately, It's Got to GO!
I’m have classic insurance with James Best and it’s incredibly cheap.