Volvo 480 | A Buyer’s Guide.

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Skip to 12:30 to look around the car.
Hello and welcome to my terribly edited video on what to look for when buying a Volvo 480.
If you have any further questions or need help, do join the forum. There are a group of very knowledgeable 480 enthusiasts only too willing to help.
Volvo 480 Europe - www.volvo-480-europe.org/index...
How to remove the dash surround - www.volvo-480-europe.org/foru...
MoT & Tax Checker - cartaxcheck.co.uk/ or www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/
Jeff Longley in the UK has reproduced and sells the rear light seals. Please contact via the Volvo 480 UK Facebook group or the forum.
French club light lenses (front and rear available) - www.volvo480.shop/categorie-p... (reproduced rear light seals are also available via the 480 Europe Forum)
DRL lenses/speedo cog & bulbs/Volvo coupe book - Enquire via forum.
Update July 2023: Keith Cooper in the UK now sells rear lenses and DRL lenses. Please see Facebook group Volvo 480 UK.
Skandix rear arch repair panels - www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts...
Polar Parts - www.polar-parts.co.uk/
Sound deadening - www.deadening.co.uk/collectio...
Front spolier/splitter - wrcomposites.co.uk/grp-moulding/
Bilstein B4 Shock absorbers - web1.carparts-cat.com/default...
Brembo Discs - (Approximately a 2 week turnaround) - www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/b...
Brembo Pads - www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/b...

[@TechnoGlobalist]

Looks like a station wagon designed for the city. Amazing design and utility, its a piece of art.

[@ManeeshBharadia]

Had the 480ES F reg. Metalic blue 💙 in the 90s....wet floors was a problem back then.

[@paulwhite2533]

Great plate, my old steed which went with me to Russia was G20 KYG. I used to live in Lincoln, too. Waddington and Brant Road. Now I am on the hunt for another 480 23 years later!

[@matthewwiddows6319]

loverly car, best 480 engine and colour combo. not sure if yours is auto or manual. had a 1988 non turbo which i liked. however they never had the full volvo feel i felt. went to 850's t5 and r's for the next 12 years, the onto p2 v70 as my daily drives. still have my 850's as i bonded more with them than the 480. yours is in great condition and can understand the money needed to keep these going. i had the window reg go on mine, new arches cut in and welded, rear lights leaking, water in the running lights blowing the bulbs. luckily my car was from a wealthy owned and had been to main dealer all its life, even for a single bulb change.

[@volvo480]

Lovely video, you've done a great job despite the difficulties! Next time try recording in the early morning, so the insects aren't awake yet 😅

[@LordElpme]

I regualarly see a pair of 480s that are rotting away on a driveway. The owner is keeping them because they are "worth loads". Not if they are allowed to rot

[@Pekkett]

What? What do you mean “worth loads”? Where I live, these are dirt cheap, I mean they’re rare, but just so cheap. My dad had a 480 that just sat in our driveway for 15 years, he didn’t keep it because it was valuable, he just kept it because it had gotten to the point where it was impossible to move, he did eventually get rid of it. And now it’s been scrapped :(

[@LordElpme]

@@Pekkett In good condition they will be worth a bit to the right person as so few are left in good condition. Most either got scraped during the days of Scrappage Scheme or have been left to rot on the driveway.

[@simongoode6]

I’m on the lookout for one of these to give my 850 a break and this video is very helpful and useful, thank you for doing a great job 🙂

[@beachamgroup2482]

Came over from I Drive A Classic. Beautiful presentation. I was within an hour of purchasing a 480 Turbo in 1990. Toss up between that, a Renault 5 GT Turbo orange Sierra XR 4x4. I went with the Sierra. Nice car but I am sure I would have loved the Volvo.

[@markkelly1123]

My friend had a brand new 480T. You could keep fish in the spare wheel well with all the water that leaked through that rear glass hatch

[@magnetpull7587]

Thank you, this is some great information I have not heard in other buyers guides! Also, good to know the lights are being reproduced relatively affordably (Cheaper than for most cars from the manufacturer)

[@michaljaskowski1309]

Thank you so much - it was very informative. I'm about to take a look at two next week - both are '95. 2.0, both look beautiful on the pictures;) Always wanted to have one so maybe now is my chance;) Once again thank you and let me wish you plenty of sunny days;)

[@scottwilliams5216]

I have a s80 d5 and a volvo v70 t5 love volvos there ahead of there time.

[@Casual_01]

Thank you very much for help!

[@oleksandr-yatseiko]

Awesome video and awesome car. This car is my dream for now, because it's so unique and intereting.

[@adamgreenhalgh6542]

Awesome video! 20 year old here looking to buy my first car and no other than a 480! Brilliant and super helpful guide! Thank you very much

[@Anadinolin]

Nice, I have the 460 turbo, I know what you mean about them not liking sitting!! I would like to add a 480 turbo and have a 440 turbo too.....Basically I'd like ALL THE TURBOS!! 😁😁

[@carlwilliams3488]

Reminds me of my old car, a late model 94 Turbo manual with AC. Must have been close on 200bhp with increased boost at 13psi (engine and gearbox was more than happy at this power for 2 years) and lowered on Eilbach springs. It had the standard electrical gremlins but wasn't essentially a bad car or unreliable. Untaxed since 2004 so probably long gone now. When I got it it was a car I'd wanted for quite sometime, turbo, popup lights it ticked all the boxes back then enjoyed my time with it good to see they are appreciated now more than when I owned mine as back then it was just a bit of a curious oddity.

[@RichieRouge206]

Great video - love the intro especially - wish I knew the tune! Such an unusual and memorable car too! You can definitely see where the C30 came from! Very useful information and I love the plate on it too! I’ve shared this in my group ‘I Spotted A Volvo’ on Facebook too!

[@BARTOZZI-OFFICIAL]

Good luck with the channel! Great video!

[@yellowoneish]

Fantastic review and introduction.

[@paulh4842]

Hi edie that is one nice looking 480 turbo you have there great video guide

[@stefanrick834]

My mate has two celebrations one rotten and one white which was running 3yrs ago and I’m going to rescue it. Not far from you as well Derbyshire

[@otto404]

It's so wonderful a female talking about cars not men talking about cars it been lovely to see more female with cars with classic cars and electric cars

[@skynyrdd1]

Very good video, thanks for sharing the info. I’m hopefully picking up a Celebration model in a week. Friend is selling and doing a couple of bits to it before selling to me. It will need some welding work done, a general tidy up and arches sorted at some point but it’s gonna be a running project. Had an ES in the mid 90’s and loved it so when this came available I had to go for it. I’ll register on forum once I pick up car.

[@jonjon296]

Gorgeous car! I loved these back in the day but I wasn't old enough to own one. Now I have a C30 and I love it! I'd love to see a video of your C30

[@ThomasEdward]

Been Looking Forward to this Video! Very interesting don't think there anything you don't know about them and you have very relaxing way of explaining everything too almost ASMR 😂😉

[@Edie_Fox]

Haha, thanks TE. 🤓 Hope you’re good.

[@scottwilliams5216]

Stunning.......cars nice aswell

[@knot3d_]

Still love the 480's looks (I'm from the Netherlands). My father considered a 480 when time came to retire his 460, for half a second. Of course, the 480 doesnt really suffice as a proper family car - He got an Audi 80 instead.

[@bac263]

super clean car❤️👍

[@99AmethystZJ]

Great vid and info thanks, your car is stunning and great plate! Looks great in white👌 Am tempted by one although not sure on prices or how fat my wallet would need to be once owning one! Thanks again.

[@peterwilliams8922]

I loved my 480, but I have to be honest, it was a nightmare. It was a long time ago, but I believe it was a 2ltr volvo engined car, but still had the renault rubbish electrics. My first and probably biggest problem was the leak in the rear, I paid hundreds of pounds - after the warranty ran out, to try and fix it, but nothing ever worked. Even Volvo dealers didn't want to work on it. I once tried to part ex it for a 360 GLT, the same model as I part exed for it with a volvo dealer, and they wanted £2k plus the 480 - for a car 3 years newer! The electrics eventually made it totally unreliable for commuting and I lost about £4k in total with my trade in. I was a volvo guy until then. Never had one since.

[@pikewerfer]

Basically same story. Love the car - still do - but owning one was actually such a nightmare. Sold it years ago - still miss it though...

[@makson9365]

спасибо

[@millialfa]

Was my first car, my first love.

[@sherpafan033]

25:42 - The Two-Tone Limited Editions also had front splitters

[@bren.nan_]

it's a shame we never got these in the states. this would make a perfect little daily driver!

[@geoffdundee]

I owned a 1991 volvo 480 es 1.8 injection,limited edition in Paris Blue (green bumper inset strips),2 tone interior - turquoise and blue with what i can only describe as a cupcake sprinkes designed multicoloured carpet.LOL.........ive owned volvos all my life and consider the 480 the best ive had - the attention to detail was fantastic....it was gorgeous inside and out.................i had a Kenwood CD player installed and 6 disc changer instead of the radio/cassette however it only had approx 6 months use before i traded the car in (i removed cd player/disc changer.)...............i still have this as brand new complete with all cables needed to install (plug and play) if anyone wishes to purchase from me and install in their 480.....price is negotiable around £150 plus postage extra...get in touch if interested......would be perfect in this white 480 :)

[@Edie_Fox]

Can you remember the registration of the Paris? A member has just bought one and we know of around 1 or 2 more still in existence. It’d be good for the records. 🙂

[@ENERGYCORP]

❤

[@ruibiscaya872]

Nice review!! I am looking for an original body kit for years. I had two turbos and one ES at the same time. Now I only have a 88 Turbo. Do you by any chance where I can get the original body kit? Thank you very much.

[@Edie_Fox]

The Hausser kit? If any have survived, I believe they will be much loved and on a car. Outside of the UK. I’d say the only hope would be to have one manufactured. Probably at a cost of double a decent 480…. There was some recent talk of WR Composites making the spoilers but a lot of work required to make it fit. www.volvo-480-europe.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=36744&p=227564#p227564

[@thalenvisser]

Exactly the same as mine was

[@sleepingwarrior4618]

That plate though....

[@Edie_Fox]

I'll stop at nothing to get the plate I want 😆

[@sleepingwarrior4618]

@@Edie_Fox I have a few I can't live without either. They are awesome when they are just right... aren't they.

[@theshrugggd3313]

nice guide and video, but i live in the us and i love this car. the only problem with importing one is California smog laws. which of the 3 engine types would be the easiest to convert to work in california? or could you direct me to a source where i can find more information? thanks.

[@Edie_Fox]

Hi. I just took a quick look at the CA laws…. They don’t make it easy, do they?! All the grey/import stuff etc. I wonder if this car would be ‘built for the US market’ compatible as it actually was…? ww2.arb.ca.gov/frequently-asked-questions?keywords=&page=3 Perhaps the best place to ask would be the forum, link above. 🙂

[@grahamthornton5669]

I don't own a 480. I do live in the US - but WA not CA. The 1.7 is the Renault F3N engine which was also used in the U.S. spec Renault Alliance. So it *might* be possible to transplant the emissions gear from the Alliance to the Volvo. I would expect non-turbo improves the possibility it will fit, but it is far from certain. Later post 91 models have catalytic converters but idk if that is enough to keep CARB happy. Lastly you could register the vehicle in NV or SD, the latter allows you to register as a residence and will issue you plates and a DL.

[@theshrugggd3313]

@@grahamthornton5669 so i can register the car in nevada and i don’t have to worry about california smog laws eh? well i do actually like your idea of transplanting emissions gear from the alliance. there are 2 emissions tests that need to be carried out as far as i am concerned. when the car first gets imported it is tested for gross pollutants, but if you want to get it registered in california it needs to undergo a much stricter regimen. it might already pass the import tests as is, but it probably won’t pass california laws. thanks for the information.

[@aaronmoore6090]

How do i find the selling page for the rescue group or join the forum, ot says i need to have a vip number to register when i just wanted to ask questions in the group because im planning on getting one

[@Edie_Fox]

Hi I think you need to register here first then navigate to the forum: www.volvo-480-europe.org/index.php There are about 5 or 6 ‘R’ cars in the queue at the moment. They are done by 2-3 people outside of their own cars and full-time jobs so it depends if you’re in a hurry… Always ask for support and opinions on cars you see. Many members will happily pop along to see a car for you if it’s quite far from you. R9, a 2L Paris blue ES is likely to be next ready I think. The idea is for the members (who know the absolute best for the car) work on them to bring them up to scratch mechanically (lots of obsolete parts supplied from members’ own stock) MOT’d then they are sold on for a reasonable price for the buyer to complete any cosmetic work. R9 needs a clutch so that will be getting done when spring comes along. Update from DC on this post about it. www.volvo-480-europe.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=36829 I have seen R9 as it lived near me but had been garaged a while and once it’s sorted by the team and cleaned up, it’ll be a nice car ready to go. I cannot emphasise enough the checks and work that goes into these R cars. All of the known niggles you will get on a 480 are already checked/repaired/replaced and there is always back up support in future from people who know the car inside out.

[@aaronmoore6090]

@@Edie_Fox oh paris blue is one of the ones i was quite drawn in by, however i dont have anything to put in the car data as i dont have one yet so i cant complete the form, also im not sure what a vin number kr icq number is, thank you for your reply it was very helpful

[@aaronmoore6090]

@@Edie_Fox otherwise i have no way to let the rescue group know if im interested, is no other platform that you guys speak on?

[@Edie_Fox]

@@aaronmoore6090 @JeffLongley can you advise how to join forum or register interest in the rescues? 🙂

[@JeffLongley]

@@aaronmoore6090 there’s a Facebook group and the forum (my preference is the forum!)

[@fiorenzolanza1985]

Le volvo 480🎉🎉🎉 sono fantastiche 🎉🎉🎉 peccato che non le fanno più 😂😅🎉🎉🎉

[@mudda6334]

it’s so ugly it’s beautiful

[@aaronmoore6090]

Not even ugly tho

[@fernandozuniga-pflucker4882]

Need to come closer to the seat belt... hard to hear your dulcet tones...

[@kevanmccaffrey8513]

Only old Ford's go up in value dead or alive.. be smart just Ford's

[@antibrexit5]

Pfft

[@kevinglainez8151]

TFAYTA ? Are you nuts?

[@veloocty]

Blissful ignorance

[@cappaculla]

Only? Right , Not only are you a troll, but you're not a very good one, advocating overpriced shite like a classic Ford :D