Volvo 240's in the UK

gjuk · Jul 5th, 2012, 17:29

Do they ever pop up for sale?

Quite fancy one for a next project, though they seem very thin on the ground. Anyone on here have one ?

J

classicswede · Jul 5th, 2012, 18:27

Loads all the time. Check out autotrader, gumtree and ebay.

Have you posted in the right section? Should this not be in the 240 section?

baldmosher · Jul 11th, 2012, 16:02

Should you not have just looked first?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Cars-Motor..._nkw=volvo+240

There's at least 5 for starters

gjuk · Jul 11th, 2012, 21:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by baldmosher

Should you not have just looked first?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Cars-Motor..._nkw=volvo+240

There's at least 5 for starters

Did this thread catch you at the wrong time of the month?

wooble · Jul 13th, 2012, 20:33

Plenty around, though not as many as there were a few years ago. prices have gone up too, expect to pay £500-£800 for a runner with MOT/tax but some work to do, and the upper end is up for debate - a few months ago I'd have said £1500 for a pristine one, but I've seen a few go for over £2000 now.

Plenty in the 240 section to read, and a fair few modded ones about though the owners tend to be fairly quiet.

I'd recommend a 240 GLT if you want to keep it N/A, or a 1991+ GL, SE or Torslanda if you want to go for turbo power.

Fridazadilak · Jul 22nd, 2012, 19:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by wooble

I'd recommend a 240 GLT if you want to keep it N/A, or a 1991+ GL, SE or Torslanda if you want to go for turbo power.

Why do you say the Torslanda for turbo power? Just curious...because I have a Torslanda which will eventually be turbo'd! Is that just due to the lack of gadgets to complicate matters?

minesa240x3 · Jul 22nd, 2012, 19:58

At a guess I would imagine using a torslanda due to it's age and possible having the correct wiring and ecu?
Just a guess mind.
Regards Brian.

wooble · Jul 22nd, 2012, 20:13

Yup, 1991+ 240s have the LH2.4 engine management, which is the same as a 940 turbo so the wiring for a turbo engine swap is already in place with minimal modifications needed. 1991+ trim levels were GL, SE and Torslanda only, the other trim levels were dropped for the last few years of production.

ahmed1959 · Feb 10th, 2015, 14:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by gjuk

Do they ever pop up for sale?

Quite fancy one for a next project, though they seem very thin on the ground. Anyone on here have one ?

J

hi,yes I have just got one 240 gl estate auto/one owner from new and full service history with all bills and only 85k on the clock

Antz · Feb 10th, 2015, 14:41

Jul 5th, 2012, 17:29	#1
gjuk Senior Member Last Online: Aug 16th, 2019 20:18 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Notts	Volvo 240's in the UK Do they ever pop up for sale? Quite fancy one for a next project, though they seem very thin on the ground. Anyone on here have one ? J

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classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 21:47 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Loads all the time. Check out autotrader, gumtree and ebay. Have you posted in the right section? Should this not be in the 240 section? __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Jul 11th, 2012, 16:02	#3
baldmosher moshmobile driver Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2023 16:07 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Warrington View Photos By: baldmosher	Should you not have just looked first? http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Cars-Motor..._nkw=volvo+240 There's at least 5 for starters __________________ baldmosher™ Drives: 63 V60 R-Design Lux Nav P* 106K Kill List: 07 S40 SE Sport D5 120K V40 SLux 1.9D 306K V40 S 1.9D 152K VW T4 LDV Pilot Golf GL 1.9TD Saxo 1.1i Fiesta 1.0 Pop

Jul 13th, 2012, 20:33	#5
wooble Stay gold baby! Last Online: Jul 24th, 2022 16:15 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bristol	Plenty around, though not as many as there were a few years ago. prices have gone up too, expect to pay £500-£800 for a runner with MOT/tax but some work to do, and the upper end is up for debate - a few months ago I'd have said £1500 for a pristine one, but I've seen a few go for over £2000 now. Plenty in the 240 section to read, and a fair few modded ones about though the owners tend to be fairly quiet. I'd recommend a 240 GLT if you want to keep it N/A, or a 1991+ GL, SE or Torslanda if you want to go for turbo power. __________________ Click to see 240 parts I want to give you money for!

Jul 22nd, 2012, 20:13	#8
wooble Stay gold baby! Last Online: Jul 24th, 2022 16:15 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bristol	Yup, 1991+ 240s have the LH2.4 engine management, which is the same as a 940 turbo so the wiring for a turbo engine swap is already in place with minimal modifications needed. 1991+ trim levels were GL, SE and Torslanda only, the other trim levels were dropped for the last few years of production. __________________ Click to see 240 parts I want to give you money for!

Jul 22nd, 2012, 19:58	#7
minesa240x3 loyalty Last Online: Jul 28th, 2022 19:16 Join Date: May 2006 Location: faraway View Photos By: minesa240x3	At a guess I would imagine using a torslanda due to it's age and possible having the correct wiring and ecu? Just a guess mind. Regards Brian.

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Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	__________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

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