Low Mileage (??) Shed on eBay
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Low Mileage (??) Shed on eBay
Hello folks,
I see there is a new arrival on eBay at the moment, in the shape of a 'low mileage' S with full leather, flat tyres and spiders https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-480ES- ... SwZo5ff01W
Now, it says it has 26K on the clock, and a quick MOT History check reveals it was last MOT'd in 2013, but with a historical record going back to 2006 when it appears to have had only 2K or so on the odometer - yes, I know, plenty of time before that for it to have had a speedo change etc.
Anyway, if it was a genuine low mileage car, with very little use over the years, perhaps it might be worth preserving...? It is in Ely (Cambs?) and I'm sure there are one or two of our fold in that neck of the woods. Might be worth having a looksee in any case, if in the vicinity.
It's appropriately priced in buttons as things stand, and worth your attention, dear folks
I see there is a new arrival on eBay at the moment, in the shape of a 'low mileage' S with full leather, flat tyres and spiders https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-480ES- ... SwZo5ff01W
Now, it says it has 26K on the clock, and a quick MOT History check reveals it was last MOT'd in 2013, but with a historical record going back to 2006 when it appears to have had only 2K or so on the odometer - yes, I know, plenty of time before that for it to have had a speedo change etc.
Anyway, if it was a genuine low mileage car, with very little use over the years, perhaps it might be worth preserving...? It is in Ely (Cambs?) and I'm sure there are one or two of our fold in that neck of the woods. Might be worth having a looksee in any case, if in the vicinity.
It's appropriately priced in buttons as things stand, and worth your attention, dear folks
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Re: Low Mileage (??) Shed on eBay
Lovely colour, but odd to see Pollux this late on, sad that it seems to be just abandoned on waste ground
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Re: Low Mileage (??) Shed on eBay
My L reg ES had the speedo fail just after I bought it in 2001. It was changed for a new one by a Volvo dealer and much to my surprise came home with zero miles on the clock. Quite amazing considering how hot the law was on unscrupulous dealers 'clocking' cars. I have to think this one had a similar experience in the same period. That wear on the bolster didn't happen in much less than 100k miles.
James is in the area, but rusty wheel arches make it unsuitable for a rescue. Jeff's magic wand doesn't work on rust !
James is in the area, but rusty wheel arches make it unsuitable for a rescue. Jeff's magic wand doesn't work on rust !
Sylvia
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Re: Low Mileage (??) Shed on eBay
My Lily also has a replacement speedo done by Volvo. Careful note made of existing mileage in service book but the replacement started at 0.
The explanation for the Pollux wheels, Ben, is that the S had steel wheels and wheel covers, so replacement with older alloys is quite common on them.
Yes, it looks a bit of a shed - definitely a major project if taken on - but at least it's only shed money being sought, for a change!
David
The explanation for the Pollux wheels, Ben, is that the S had steel wheels and wheel covers, so replacement with older alloys is quite common on them.
Yes, it looks a bit of a shed - definitely a major project if taken on - but at least it's only shed money being sought, for a change!
David
Current: 1994 480 GT, 1996 460 CD & 1997 440 LE with lots of optional extras & 2007 V50 SE Sport
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
Re: Low Mileage (??) Shed on eBay
Probably the best thing about it I reckon
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Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Re: Low Mileage (??) Shed on eBay
ditto, and when advertised it was made clear about the extra 30k 'missing' !
too difficult to reset, although easy enough to wind on at 120mph with some pulses from a tone generator
but would still take a fair bit of time to do that (about four days per 10000 miles?)
Alan
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
Re: Low Mileage (??) Shed on eBay
Is this the red one, Alan?Alan 480 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 09, 2020 8:43 pmditto, and when advertised it was made clear about the extra 30k 'missing' !
too difficult to reset, although easy enough to wind on at 120mph with some pulses from a tone generator
but would still take a fair bit of time to do that (about four days per 10000 miles?)
Current: 1994 480 GT, 1996 460 CD & 1997 440 LE with lots of optional extras & 2007 V50 SE Sport
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
Re: Low Mileage (??) Shed on eBay
Seems this one went for £281 - that's not a bad price for a project or, indeed, a 480-shaped collection of spare parts!
Gone to anyone on here?
David
Gone to anyone on here?
David
Current: 1994 480 GT, 1996 460 CD & 1997 440 LE with lots of optional extras & 2007 V50 SE Sport
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
Re: Low Mileage (??) Shed on eBay
Not guilty! (No room at the inn!)
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Re: Low Mileage (??) Shed on eBay
Looks like a no-hoper to me. Rear lights damaged. Rear wheel arches rotten and painted over. Door stop gone, driver door swings too far causing dent in the front wing. Interior badly worn and under a thick layer of soot. Etcetera...
Robert.
Present cars: 1994 Volvo 480 GT 2.0i, 1999 Volvo S70 2.5 Europa, 2010 Volvo V70 2.0F Momentum
Present cars: 1994 Volvo 480 GT 2.0i, 1999 Volvo S70 2.5 Europa, 2010 Volvo V70 2.0F Momentum
Re: Low Mileage (??) Shed on eBay
It went for £287 in the end, so most likely another parts car. Sad, but I guess we all go that way at some point..
What a bleak thought for a Monday afternoon! Still, it could turn up on fleaBay soon as a 'barn find once in a lifetime low mileage only minus 30 of these on UK roads' example sometime soon too!
Watch out, there are some dodgy types about!
What a bleak thought for a Monday afternoon! Still, it could turn up on fleaBay soon as a 'barn find once in a lifetime low mileage only minus 30 of these on UK roads' example sometime soon too!
Watch out, there are some dodgy types about!
1991 ES White / 1995 ES Red / 1995 ES Red / 1994 S Black / 1995 Celebration Red / 1994 S Paris Blue / 1995 Celebration (again!) Red - Currently free of all extramarital cars, wrench-loose and fancy free
Re: Low Mileage (??) Shed on eBay
yes the 'standby'.dcwalker wrote: ↑Sun Oct 11, 2020 6:04 pmIs this the red one, Alan?Alan 480 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 09, 2020 8:43 pmditto, and when advertised it was made clear about the extra 30k 'missing' !
too difficult to reset, although easy enough to wind on at 120mph with some pulses from a tone generator
but would still take a fair bit of time to do that (about four days per 10000 miles?)
there is a
red one
black one
white one
and wine een . .. .
or more correctly
480 ES
C30
SS1
480 Celebration?
Alan
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
Re: Low Mileage (??) Shed on eBay
But of course...Alan 480 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 12, 2020 4:26 pmyes the 'standby'.dcwalker wrote: ↑Sun Oct 11, 2020 6:04 pmIs this the red one, Alan?Alan 480 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 09, 2020 8:43 pm
ditto, and when advertised it was made clear about the extra 30k 'missing' !
too difficult to reset, although easy enough to wind on at 120mph with some pulses from a tone generator
but would still take a fair bit of time to do that (about four days per 10000 miles?)
there is a
red one
black one
white one
and wine een . .. .
or more correctly
480 ES
C30
SS1
480 Celebration?
Current: 1994 480 GT, 1996 460 CD & 1997 440 LE with lots of optional extras & 2007 V50 SE Sport
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!