2x 480s stolen from Anglesey area (reposted from the VOC forum)
Hello
Sadly my two 480s were stolen from their storage location and I wondered if people could please keep an eye out for them or parts from them please.
I'll keep the full reg off the forum but a black automatic, red trim on bumpers, reg H881 and a blue manual K980.
If people see them for sale anywhere (both registered with the police as stolen) then please let me know.
Or please keep a look out for cars like this being broken for spare parts too. Again please contact me if you see any like them!
Thanks
2x 480s stolen from Manchester area
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2x 480s stolen from Manchester area
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1994 480GT - arrived!!
XC60 and XC70 for the daily grind.
C70 Coupé Convertible for the sunny days. Should sell it but can't!
XC60 and XC70 for the daily grind.
C70 Coupé Convertible for the sunny days. Should sell it but can't!
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Re: 2x 480s stolen from Manchester area
Bad news and likely not a great outcome, sadly.
I think worrying about cloning the registrations is the least of his worries now!
I think worrying about cloning the registrations is the least of his worries now!
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)
Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)
Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)
Re: 2x 480s stolen from Manchester area
That is awful, I wasn't aware that these were targets, slightly concerned about using mine as a daily as it is, though not as risky as an old ford. I guess this could be a parts job
Current Jobs to do (23/1/22):
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
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Re: 2x 480s stolen from Manchester area
I will keep an eye on international markets, if parts emerge by unknown sellers.
Robert.
Present cars: 1994 Volvo 480 GT 2.0i, 1999 Volvo S70 2.5 Europa, 2010 Volvo V70 2.0F Momentum
Present cars: 1994 Volvo 480 GT 2.0i, 1999 Volvo S70 2.5 Europa, 2010 Volvo V70 2.0F Momentum
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Re: 2x 480s stolen from Manchester area
So sorry to hear about this. They should be easy to spot, if they're kept in one piece!
I've got a old school stop lock on mine, literally over 20 year old!
Might make them think twice, might not
I've got a old school stop lock on mine, literally over 20 year old!
Might make them think twice, might not
JohnO
Central Scotland
M ybw Celebration 51/480 just adopted from fellow member
F ggg Black 480 es 1989 - garaged for 20 years, rotten arches
Central Scotland
M ybw Celebration 51/480 just adopted from fellow member
F ggg Black 480 es 1989 - garaged for 20 years, rotten arches
Re: 2x 480s stolen from Manchester area
It’s shocking stuff; one of the worries about storage is that unless you’re regularly checking it, they could be gone and you not know for ages.
I too go with a stop lock (the pro version, as it was that ham certified) but that wouldn’t stop them loading a car onto a flat bed.
I too go with a stop lock (the pro version, as it was that ham certified) but that wouldn’t stop them loading a car onto a flat bed.
Re: 2x 480s stolen from Manchester area
Will keep eyes peeled in case they cross the Pennines - depends what the thieves have in mind for them I guess.
Worrying development for us all, though - we all want to see the 480 gain in popularity, value and desirability, but not to become that sort if desirable!
I feel for the owner.
David
Worrying development for us all, though - we all want to see the 480 gain in popularity, value and desirability, but not to become that sort if desirable!
I feel for the owner.
David
Current: 1994 480 GT, 1996 460 CD & 1997 440 LE with lots of optional extras & 2007 V50 SE Sport
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!