£600
1993 VOLVO 480 ES
Mathewsons • UK • 2 Sept 2023
Market Position:
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£600
1993 VOLVO 480 ES
UK • 2 Sept 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1993 Volvo 480 ES has a 2.0L engine and a 5-speed manual transmission. With 125,000 miles, it's a classic that may need some TLC. Note that the MOT expired in September 2022.
Condition
5
The car's MOT has expired, which typically indicates that some repairs or maintenance may be required to pass a new MOT test. Additionally, with a mileage of 125,000, the car is likely to have some wear and tear, affecting its condition.
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125,000 miles
L466 GFC
1993
Auction
Manual
LHD
United Kingdom
£600
1993 VOLVO 480 ES
Mathewsons • UK • 2 Sept 2023
Market Position:
Lowest Price
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Description
Make: VOLVO Model: 480 ES Registration: L466 GFC
Engine Size (cc): 1998 Transmission: 5 Speed Manual Petrol Mileage: 125,000 Year of Manufacture: 1993 Date First Registered: 24/08/1993 MOT Expiry Date: EXPIRED - 03/09/2022 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Monday 21 August - Thursday 31 August 2023
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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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on 23rd Oct 2023
Latest MOT mileage:
123,258 miles
MOT History
Failed
On 23rd Oct 2023, 123,258 miles
There were 17 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen jet missing (3.5 (a))
- Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen jet missing (3.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill closing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot closing panel holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot closing panel holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Minor:
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On 25th May 2023, 123,258 miles
There were 19 defects noted, with 3 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Minor:
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 brake hoses have corroded furrels (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On 1st Dec 2022, 123,258 miles
There were 16 defects noted.
Major:
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- underside of vehicle corroded
- both front inner wheel arches corroded
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Passed
On 4th Sept 2021, 123,158 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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