24th Sep, 2026 10:00
September Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction
586
1987 VOLVO 480 ES
£3,000 - £4,000
Buyer's Premium applies.
Make: VOLVO
Model: 480 ES
Registration: E128 DNB
Engine Size (cc): 1721
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual Petrol
Year of Manufacture: 1987
Date First Registered: 19/08/1987
MOT Expiry Date: 12/11/2026
Location: DUE ON SITE
You can view from: Wednesday 16 September 2026 - Tuesday 22 September 2026
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The vendor has provided the following:
- Early 480 with very low mileage. Acquired by the current owner with just over 17k on the clock, and still less than 21k. Loads of documentation, including every MOT; current MOT till November
- Rust-free; only area that needed attention was rear of cills/front of rear wheel arches; this was repaired professionally, and even the chip film was replaced. Many original fittings, including mudflaps all round
- Interior is excellent; seats are grey with red pinstriping showing minimal wear, good carpets and new fitted mats
Work done in current ownership includes:
- Serviced and cambelt replaced at about 17.5k
- Front wiper motor (2nd hand) and washer jets (new) replaced
- Rear wiper motor and washer repaired
- Left window regulator replaced (new)
- CEM repaired
- Bonnet foam replaced (new)
- Headlining replaced (new)
- Front tyres replaced (new)
- Locks repaired
- Info centre (dash) repaired; all gauges and warning lights working
- Headlamp struts (new), washer jets and pop-up motors (2nd hand) replaced
- Radio/cassette repaired
- Clutch cable replaced (new from Speedy Cables)
Outstanding issues:
- Starter solenoid sticks, but clears after a few attempts, and the engine starts easily once it turns
- Recently, the engine is prone to misfire under load; owner unable to investigate due to ill health, which is also the reason for sale
- Leak into the rear passenger footwell, but there is a good tailored car cover included
- Rear light lenses badly crazed, really only cosmetic, but front lenses are good
- Heated seats not working
- Washer level switch not working
- Rear screen heater not working
- Left-hand end of dash needs refitting
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Auction: September Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction, 24th Sep, 2026
Welcome to our September Auction!
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