£2,475
1989 Volvo 480 Turbo Coupé
Bonhams • UK • 25 Jul 2020
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£2,475
1989 Volvo 480 Turbo Coupé
UK • 25 Jul 2020
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1989 Volvo 480 Turbo Coupé is a rare manual gearbox model, believed to be one of only 12 survivors. With just 56,250 miles from new, it has a traceable history and recent service, making it a fantastic opportunity for collectors.
Condition
7
Based on the seller's assessment and description, the car appears to be in very good condition overall. The bodywork is described as solid, with good paint, trim, and wheels/tyres. The interior has original seats and trim, with the seats reported as being very good and the remainder as good. The turbo-charged engine is vendor-assessed as being very good for starting and running, and the car is said to drive beautifully. New rear brake calipers and flexi-pipes have been fitted. The car also has a traceable history and a recent service.
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56,250 miles
XLBEX063EKC541173
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
EIG 1012
1989
Auction
£2,475
1989 Volvo 480 Turbo Coupé
Bonhams • UK • 25 Jul 2020
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
Price Analysis vs Other 480 Turbos
£1,635
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£2,475
Median Price (Since 2020)
£13,315
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous 480 Turbo Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 20th Aug 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
61,419 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 21st Aug 2026, 61,419 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On 19th Aug 2026, 61,418 miles
There were 14 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Minor:
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On 18th Aug 2025, 61,418 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear arch corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive from bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Passed
On 19th Aug 2024, 63,400 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coolant leak
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MOT Mileage Trend
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