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United Kingdom market

Volvo 242 Turbo

1981–1985

Volvo 242 Turbo
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Market value · recent verified sales

Price History

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MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£0

+10%

5-Year Forecast

£0

+13%

Market scores

30

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Volvo 242 Turbo remains largely absent from tracked transactions in the UK market, with no sales recorded over the past twelve months and no active listings currently available. This absence of market data prevents any reliable assessment of current pricing or recent trading direction for the model.

The 242 Turbo carries a collectible classification with a score of 6, reflecting its status as an appreciating classic despite limited contemporary trading activity. The model's low current desirability and illiquid market standing suggest that interested buyers face genuine friction in sourcing examples and establishing fair market values through recent comparable sales.

Without transactional data, typical mileage profiles and condition norms for traded examples cannot be established. Any potential buyer or seller would need to rely on private market intelligence and specialist knowledge rather than recent auction or dealer records.

The outlook models suggest modest appreciation potential, with base case projections of 9.5 percent over three years and 12.8 percent over five years. These forecasts rest on the 242 Turbo's classification as an appreciating classic rather than on visible market momentum, and should be treated with appropriate caution given the absence of recent comparable sales to validate pricing trends.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£450
  • Maintenance£900
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£3,750
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0

Market Snapshot

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  • Avg Sale Price
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
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  • Total Sales Tracked0

Recent sales

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