How many 480s are there left

momv · Post by **momv** » Mon Nov 08, 2004 5:43 am

Out of interest, does anyone know how many of the approx 81k 480s made are still on the road?

martinholmesuk · Post by **martinholmesuk** » Mon Nov 08, 2004 8:08 am

no real idea but i don't see them very much.

480_rocket · Post by **480_rocket** » Mon Nov 08, 2004 12:12 pm

I see a few now that I have one. I used to have a Proton and mine was probably one of about 40 on the road. Only ever seen one like my old one and I regret taking it to the scrapper now!!

KoenK480turbo · Post by **KoenK480turbo** » Mon Nov 08, 2004 12:44 pm

... and how much are still with the first owner?

Roo · Post by **Roo** » Mon Nov 08, 2004 12:58 pm

Since i've bought one ive seen about 5 locally. My 480 was with its original owner up untill a month and a half ago

Jean · Post by **Jean** » Mon Nov 08, 2004 2:46 pm

One of my last ones is still in Bridgwater I believe. I am the second owner of my celebration which came from the north of England. I very rarely see one around here.

RaceSnail · Post by **RaceSnail** » Mon Nov 08, 2004 3:38 pm

I see a few everyday.

One is G reg red.
One is H bleu.

I have been told that there used to be quite a lot around here. Mainly as second car for madam!

Cheers,
Lolo.

catgroom · Post by **catgroom** » Tue Nov 09, 2004 12:16 am

Hi!

The best way is to write to Stuart Rodgers at Volvo Customer Relations UK.

Cheers,

Steve

VanDerGraaf · Post by **VanDerGraaf** » Tue Nov 09, 2004 11:10 am

Perhaps the DVLA can help with this one......

catgroom · Post by **catgroom** » Tue Nov 09, 2004 4:14 pm

Silly Groom!!!!

Of course,as Paul says,DVLA may give that info out but be prepared for a "we really are a bit busy to be doing that kind of thing" response.

I know the DVLA are super compared to how they were,but only because their now more automated.Automation of their system may be a block to such info.

But it better bloomin' not be!!!!!!!!!!!!!! More than one of us proud 480 peeps would like to know that for sure eh?!!!!!

Steve.

volvofox · Post by **volvofox** » Tue Nov 09, 2004 11:19 pm

lots of em around here in the NL, in east belgium and the border region in germany..still ( no surprize ) I can see the factory from here.

Its however harder and harder to find a scrapper. It looks as if some one is buying them away from the crapper in a whole..

I think we had the easiest time owning a 480. hits getting harder and harder, since parts are getting rare!

VanDerGraaf · Post by **VanDerGraaf** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 12:52 pm

catgroom wrote:Silly Groom!!!!

Of course,as Paul says...

Hey Groom, are you mixing up me (Rohan) and Murf (Paul)?

I know we're in the same city, but....

You'd better tell him we've swapped identities!!

Murf · Post by **Murf** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 8:07 pm

You'd better tell him we've swapped identities!!

does that mean we swap cars too? goodbye to your new tyres!!

VanDerGraaf · Post by **VanDerGraaf** » Fri Nov 12, 2004 11:27 am

Murf wrote:
does that mean we swap cars too? goodbye to your new tyres!!

And you can reaquaint yourself with going forwards on roundabouts!

catgroom · Post by **catgroom** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 1:25 am

Sorry guys,yep buggered up there eh?!!!!!

So,did the originator of this post contact the DVLA yet then?

momv · Post by **momv** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 6:26 am

Yes I have contacted DVLA - I will post details of their reply when received.

momv · Post by **momv** » Sat Nov 20, 2004 7:35 am

The DVLA, as feared, were no help I'm afraid.

I am currently waiting to hear from Volvo - I will post any info I get from them.

momv · Post by **momv** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 1:12 pm

I have just received this information from Volvo UK:

"I was pleased to learn that you have recently purchased a Volvo 480 and
I wish you many safe and happy miles in your new car.

I can confirm the following information on the Volvo 480.

First registered = 16/04/1987
Last registered = 01/08/1996

Total sold in the UK = 22421

Unfortunately we have no details on how many Volvo 480's are still on
the road. I would recommend contacting the DVLA as they may be able to
offer further assistance."

Unfortunately

- I have already contacted DVLA and they did not provide any info on how many 480s there still are on the road.

martinholmesuk · Post by **martinholmesuk** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 1:46 pm

Very good information, No wonder I don't see many 480's around.

JayTee · Post by **JayTee** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 7:53 am

wow thats a lot I was reading the Times drive section on sunday
they reckon that just under 6000 C70 coupes were sold in the uk
says a lot about the the design of our 480's if 22000 found homes

Volvo 480 Club Europe

How many 480s are there left

How many 480s are there left

well...........

Sorry!!!

Re: Sorry!!!

OOPS!!!

Volvo 480 registrations

DVLA no help

Details from volvo uk