Volvo 480 Club Europe

I have a 1800 C30 57 plate, seems OK and done 80000 miles, still comfy enough, but allow wheels are laquer free and have been since 10000 miles :-( seat is shredded (twice) at 15000 & 30000, I'm only 11 stone so not excessive weight?!?!? it seems to eat front wishbones due to the void rubbers becomi...

It was MOT'd in Jan this year. No advisories, which now concerns me. What do you know about lambdas? I've loads of options when I put my reg in, but I'm not sure if it's a part I should buy cheap(ish) or something I need to spend for quality. The wiring is quite lengthy and usually runs along the N...

Hi all, After spending so long sorting the rear of my Volvo480 out, I've protected the wheel arches but I'm thinking of putting a plastic wheel arch liner in, but as I don't have the originals I'm wondering if anyone has located a similar plastic liner from another car that would fit? Any recommend...

H My to-do list that I'll be looking for your help on is: Fix sunroof - doesn't open but can hear motors working I have ONE spare plastic link for the sunroof, I bought a pair but only needed the one nae sure what it is worth, and if made form un-obtanium, will be lots? :rofl: make me a sensible of...

Deffo order a pair of cables, no need to ever replace the single short one. I'm nae sure about that, I'd agree it is nearly impossible to do, but I always suspected that the one on previous 480 was a bit worn and stopping the handbrake from 'easily' releasing, I added a spring return at the spreade...

the door is on tapered hinges, so open the door, block of wood underneath and lift with a trolley jack. Lube up the pivots in advance of course! Aye, i did apply lots of WD40, removed the grub screw and sprayed into that as well I gave that method a trial, but didn't spend too long on it. I'll give...

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! 😂😂 I know I know, horrendous but it was starting to run from the back down the whole car and soaking the rear passenger seat and floor, I had to do something 😩 At least it's easy enough to remove silicone 😂 I used black insulating tap...

One of them does look quite tarnished, is the central bit at the back (where the key goes to open the boot) is that supposed to have a seal bcoz there's nothing there? 🤔 I think that there should be two samll rubber pads, about playing card size glued to the reflector and then thes are pulled tight...

Very common. First thing I would say is take the boot Matt out; the underside is a giant sponge so it’s quick to soak up water and will release it slowly. Usual water entry points to check. 1. Rear hatch wiring loom 2. Tailgate seal 3. Rear lamp seals 4. Rear reflector seals. I also try to park “no...

It might be the throttle position switch, mine failed and left the revs at 'fast idle' which is not clever in town when dropping down a gear or 'lifting off' different models have different switching settings. I think it is a three position switch, mine was filled with oil from the throttle body, cu...

MisterH wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 07, 2023 4:53 pm

Don't really do soft tops myself, but hope this shifts quickly for you

soft top sales are highest in the UK, guess which country has 'poorest' weather fro said item
The SS1 is really now only used in summer but it was used all year round by better half until bought the 480

Then finally....the "summer look" https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWcJdxY5jJO_dPDmA5DxO2pBM0KPYM0DBM8nShxjd3ZHJLx-VtfUu56kgMyykMBl-noUenjcyXHCllC_soagScmBBMYvN0YrFfSfk5jB57XREpiWrCTwIci7pqk0X_B7ciiOROhxWdemxWW-t7OkJlZiQ=w1783-h1337-no?authuser=0 looks fine,I can't get the door to lift off...

jifflemon wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 22, 2023 3:00 pm

was going to say:
https://www.polar-parts.co.uk/Stabilize ... O_10000894

But they're out of stock

yes tried them, there is an option from Poland , but wanted to avoid any 'importation issues'...

what are option for the rear trailing part? , the one that goes up to the rear of the car (at bumper)

I know Fraser had some GUCCI ones, but for us lesser mortals with a 'standard' car... (other than SKANDIX)

jifflemon wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 13, 2023 1:41 pm

I think if the ECU doesn’t get the right signal, it just assumes a single safe value. The only two signals that it can’t compensate for are the crank sensor and map sensor.

I'd agree if 'nowt' but if the resistances are 'about right' / 'within tolerance' then it would screw the ECU even further?

Hi James The PM I sent seems to be stuck in the Outbox at the moment. Maybe it only shows as Sent once you read it? Will keep checking it. Meanwhile the car today developed a bad misfire. It starts easily and the tickover comes down as it warms up. While the engine is cold it even pulls fairly well...

Fietsaapje (which is Dutch for bicycle monkey :D), I am living in Houten, just 10 km from your place and I have both profound knowledge of the 480's electronics and a large stock of spare parts. Orlando lives just 40 km further if there's need for more spares. You are cordially invited to take your...

I thought it was just the engine number, but Jeff will confirm (or deny)

My mechanic uses an off site MOT station so I haven’t seen the paperwork yet, I understand that it was deemed as “safety critical” as it wouldn’t go down but if it had gone in already down it would have passed. I is the drivers side that has gone, am I correct in thinking that the OEM quoted for my...

which section have they failed it on, specifically is it section 3.1? as I thought it only had to be 'clear, clean and safety glass or safety glazing' Sorry i don't know where to source a replacement although they do pop up on E-bay from time to time, need also to make sure which side as they are 'h...