Here you can talk about the joy owning a Volvo 480 brings. Non-technical discussions take place here, like what is the difference between an ES and a S version.
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aron
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by aron » Wed Oct 27, 2010 3:08 pm
are there stats on how many celebrations, gt, paris editions etc?
which is the rarest 480?
just wondering

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glasgowjim
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by glasgowjim » Wed Oct 27, 2010 4:26 pm
at manufacture 250 GT and 480 celebrations in UK.
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aron
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by aron » Thu Oct 28, 2010 1:24 pm
thats not really what i'm asking, i wanted to know how many are left, and the breakdown of each model etc
according to the member statistics there are 4109 480's registered with the club - i suppose that might be fairly accurate as some won't be registered, and some of those on the list may have been scrapped
does anyone know how many paris editions were made? the club stats suggest 7 registered on here

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bigdickbuster
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by bigdickbuster » Thu Oct 28, 2010 2:10 pm
My friend make small investigation. The result of this sniffing is information, that in Poland are registered 513 Volvo's 480 (until 30 September 2010 - information from Polish DVLA)
1986 480 ES, model year '87, 217 Red - Reliable mate
ex 1990 480 TURBO, model year '90, 231 Red 
This car was a mistake

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Hammer480
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by Hammer480 » Thu Oct 28, 2010 4:02 pm
There are 103 registered 480's in Denmark as per september '10

1989 Volvo 480 ES!
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Big Brother
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by Big Brother » Fri Oct 29, 2010 8:27 pm
For the UK I did make an enquiry to the DVLA using the Freedom of Information act. However, they said they could not simply ‘search’ the number of cars on their system and the results would have to be collated manually which would require significant staff resources, something they are not required to do for a freedom of information request.
2001 V70
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chris1roll
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by chris1roll » Sun Oct 31, 2010 11:57 pm
I know I haven't seen one on the road for bloody ages, and I do 36k per year....
2001 V70 XC 2.5T
1989 744 GL Auto
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glasgowjim
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by glasgowjim » Mon Nov 01, 2010 9:42 am
I live in a 80 cluster

there are a few near me but it is still a rare event to pass one on the road that doesnt belong to a family member

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aron
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by aron » Mon Nov 01, 2010 1:52 pm
i have a couple round my way, one black one white
i waved at the white one and the woman literally didn't notice... obviously not an enthusiast then lol
i think i'm blinkered because i forget how old the 480 is!! lol
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Captain Slow
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by Captain Slow » Mon Nov 01, 2010 5:58 pm
I was thinking yesterday that I had seen 3+ moris minors and minis since the last time I'dd seen another 480 on the road, then I passed the other 490 in St Andrews thats sometimes parked on my way home!
Previously....
Whitney - 95 N White celebration No.449/480 now with Ladyforatey
Lula - 94 M Volvo 480GT Sold on...
Daphne - 95 M volvo 440si 1.8 73,000K (sold :()
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dugong
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by dugong » Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:57 pm
There's an M reg two tone GT in Chorlton that I see quite regularly.
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David
- Can tell where the 480 was built
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by David » Fri Nov 12, 2010 10:50 pm
Must be one of the rarest cars on the road in Eire. In the last 2 to 3 years I'd say I have seen maby two or three!
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MarkOne
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by MarkOne » Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:51 pm
Just seen this site mentioned on Top Gear
http://howmanyleft.co.uk/?q=volvo+480
Looks like I need to find a nice Turbo sooner rather than later!!
1991 1.7ES Lavender Metallic (er indoors motor) 2006-2008
1993 2.0ES White 2005 - 2009
1994 2.0ES Steel Grey Metallic 2011 -
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chriskay
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by chriskay » Wed Jun 29, 2011 7:45 am
Mine's for sale if you're interested. In cars for sale/wanted.
2 Kings; Chapter 9 Verse 20
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MarkOne
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by MarkOne » Wed Jun 29, 2011 4:00 pm
chriskay wrote:
Mine's for sale if you're interested. In cars for sale/wanted.
Thanks, but I'd want a Manual I'm afraid, love the colour though, I've just purchased a 2.0 in that colour.
Good luck with the sale.
1991 1.7ES Lavender Metallic (er indoors motor) 2006-2008
1993 2.0ES White 2005 - 2009
1994 2.0ES Steel Grey Metallic 2011 -
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Rachel
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by Rachel » Sun Jul 03, 2011 1:44 pm
I had a look at this last night....very surprised how few there are on the road.....
Really are a dying breed

'95 Storm Grey 323 Manual Turbo, Richmod
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'95 Flame Red Celeb, Nos.191, 2 litre, LPG, used to be Adams ;) SOLD
'95 Vase Green Turbo~ Vanessa~ 'Serendipity' manual, Richmod. RIP
'90 Light Blue 480 Turbo auto....RIP
'68 VW Type 3 1.6 auto Lotus White,Swedish import. SOLD
Audi 80 coupe Gold...pimp my ride! RIP
'76 Bug, Ocean Blue, lowered, Empi wheels.RIP
'72 Bay window VW Camper 1600 twinport. Sold
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glasgowjim
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by glasgowjim » Sun Jul 03, 2011 7:09 pm
and there will be 1 fewer gts by the end of the week. makes me feel like hannibal lecter
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Rachel
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by Rachel » Sun Jul 03, 2011 9:18 pm
Yeah, but your helping others stay on the road Jim

'95 Storm Grey 323 Manual Turbo, Richmod
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'95 Flame Red Celeb, Nos.191, 2 litre, LPG, used to be Adams ;) SOLD
'95 Vase Green Turbo~ Vanessa~ 'Serendipity' manual, Richmod. RIP
'90 Light Blue 480 Turbo auto....RIP
'68 VW Type 3 1.6 auto Lotus White,Swedish import. SOLD
Audi 80 coupe Gold...pimp my ride! RIP
'76 Bug, Ocean Blue, lowered, Empi wheels.RIP
'72 Bay window VW Camper 1600 twinport. Sold
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Joolz
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by Joolz » Mon Jul 04, 2011 4:54 pm
what a very informative site, thanks for that - some interesting numbers there, thought there were supposed to be just 250 GT's made?
Volvo 480 Celebration 466 Dark Grey Metallic (PUS)
previously
Volvo 480 2 ltr Paris Blue
Volvo 480 2 ltr Peacock Green
Volvo 480 1.7 White
Volvo 760 GLE Saloon 2.8 V6 Blue
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Captain Slow
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by Captain Slow » Tue Jul 05, 2011 7:34 am
Presumably they took their figures from the DVLA who apparently recorded a load of ES's as GT's
Previously....
Whitney - 95 N White celebration No.449/480 now with Ladyforatey
Lula - 94 M Volvo 480GT Sold on...
Daphne - 95 M volvo 440si 1.8 73,000K (sold :()