£910
1993 VOLVO 480 ES
Anglia Car Auctions • UK • 6 Apr 2024
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£910
1993 VOLVO 480 ES
UK • 6 Apr 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1993 Volvo 480 ES, a distinctive small sports coupe, is described as being in good running order with an MoT through July 2024. Recommissioned after 12 years of dry storage, it features new brakes, tyres, and a full service, and has covered 83,945 miles.
Condition
6
The car is described as being in good running order, with an MoT through July 2024. It has been recommissioned with new brakes, tyres, and a full service including cambelt change. The bodywork is sound with very little corrosion, and the pop-up headlamps and electric windows are in good working order. The odometer shows 83,945 miles.
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83,945 miles
L561 CPC
1993
Auction
XLBEX313EPC585862
RHD
United Kingdom
£910
1993 VOLVO 480 ES
Anglia Car Auctions • UK • 6 Apr 2024
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
This example of Volvo's distinctive small sports coupe of the 1980s and 1990s is a 1998cc1993 480 ES described as in good running order with an Mo
T through to July 2024.
It was dry-stored for 12 years until recommissioned last year.
This included all-new brakes, tyres and a full service with cambelt change.
The vendor reports that the pop-up headlamps and electric windows are in good working order and the bodywork is sound with very little corrosion.
The original speedometer with electronic information centre come are included, as is the original jack and tool kit.
The car is described as running well and reliable, and was driven 90 miles to the auction.
The car was registered in September 1993 and is Mo
T'd through to July 2024.
Its odometer shows 83,945 miles.
Paperwork with the Volvo includes the V5C, current Mo
T certificate, some recent bills, and the book pack with owner's manual and audio instructions (including radio code).
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Price Analysis vs Other 480 ESs
£600
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£1,776
Median Price (Since 2020)
£5,892
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous 480 ES Sales
MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on 1st Jul 2025
Latest MOT mileage:
83,945 miles
MOT History
Failed
On 1st Jul 2025, 83,945 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Minor:
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed
On 21st Jun 2024, 83,945 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On 14th Jun 2024, 83,945 miles
There were 11 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On 4th Jul 2023, 83,945 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Minor:
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MOT Mileage Trend
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