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Volvo 245 GL B230F — 1988

A classic workhorse that has lived a quiet life and is in well-preserved condition.

Tore Thallaug
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Rebecca R Bengtsson
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"Here is a Volvo 240, model year 1988, in the basic GL version featuring the classic "folkhem blue" color with a nice and comfortable interior. Easy to drive, maintain, and take care of. Almost everything is in its original condition and works well. Overall, it's in good condition with normal wear for its age and mileage."

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Tore Thallaug
Inspector
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Rebecca R Bengtsson
Case manager
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"Here is a Volvo 240, model year 1988, in the basic GL version featuring the classic "folkhem blue" color with a nice and comfortable interior. Easy to drive, maintain, and take care of. Almost everything is in its original condition and works well. Overall, it's in good condition with normal wear for its age and mileage."

Description

This car was registered for traffic on March 4, 1988. The first owner was AB Nordiska Kompaniet NK in Stockholm. In January 1993, the car was acquired by its most recent owner who has used the car; it is now registered under his wife's name. Up until ten years ago, it had traveled 18,600 kilometers. Now, ten years later, the odometer reads 1,071 kilometers. It is likely that the odometer was replaced in 2014/2015, and by then the car had probably traveled just under 20,000 kilometers. Over these last ten years, the car has mostly been driven to the business center on Thursdays. The car comes with the original instruction book, service and warranty booklet, and a manual for the original Volvo stereo. A custom-fitted seat cover has been in the car since at least 1993. Original custom-molded protective mats in the cabin and trunk. Cargo protection grille and tow hitch. Two sets of keys. Inspected and ready to drive.

Technical data

  • Year
    1988/1988 
  • Registration date
    1988-03-04 
  • Mileage
    10 711 km 
  • Kw / hp
    85 / 116 
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol 
  • Transmission
    Manual 
  • Interior finish
    Textile upholstery and textile mats 
  • Colour
    Medium blue 

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    Starts easily and runs smoothly in both engine and drivetrain. A test drive at a slower pace on minor country roads was calm and trouble-free. Steering, clutch, and gear shifting likewise. Both brakes and handbrake work well. The Volvo feeling is immediate. Not checked on a lift, but the vital parts looked good and it received praise from the vehicle inspection. The car has not been used much in recent years, so a thorough inspection and service might be recommended.

  • Interior condition:

    The overall impression is very good. Both the chairs and rear seat, door panels, carpets, and headliner are in fine original condition. It has had a form-fitting cover on it for 30 years. Gently removed on the passenger seat cushion which looked very nice. Steering wheel, controls, instruments, radio, heating, and ventilation, etc. appear to be functioning well.

  • Exterior condition:

    It appears to be the original paint which is still in good condition. The left front fender seems to have been repainted, probably many years ago. Wheel arch edges are in good condition, there's a hint of rust at the rocker panels. The trunk lid is in good condition, but the gas springs need replacing. There is a small dent on the right rear pillar. Glass, chrome, trimmings, and rubber are all in good condition. The trim on the driver's door has come loose at the front and back edges, held on with a bit of tape. Engine and luggage compartments are in good condition. The rims are of turbine type in good condition, with a broken hub cap and worn bolts. Original rims with studded winter tires are included.

  • General condition:

    This is a fine representative of Volvo and its era. Approaching forty years old, it has aged gracefully, proving that the saying holds true: Volvo's value endures. Over the years, many Volvo models have become collector's items. Initially, special editions and high-performance models attract enthusiasts. Eventually, even the workhorses—the ones that got the job done and were once a common sight on the roads but have now suddenly vanished and are missed—become valued. These are the cars that most people associate with memories. When such a vehicle is in this condition, it becomes a true classic and a piece of motoring and cultural history.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Avst 2024-09-24
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1988-02-24 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1988-03-04
Senast godkända besiktning: 2023-01-18
Besiktigad tom: 2025-01-31
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 9

Facts about the model

Volvo Estate Cars - a concept in itself. It began with the Volvo Duett in 1953, followed by the Amazon in 1963, the Volvo 145 in 1968, which later saw an upgrade in 1975 to the model 245. From 1983 onward, all versions were referred to as the 240, regardless of the number of doors. In any case, it is a classic icon embedded in the Swedish national psyche. Whether it was riding home from the hospital as a newborn in a taxi, tagging along with parents to IKEA, or traveling with grandparents to the countryside, most of us have a connection to these vehicles.

Over the years, numerous variants and updates were made. When the new 740 model was introduced in 1984, many may have thought that the "old" 240 model had reached its end, but Volvo shifted gears and continued to develop the 240 series.

Over time, different engines were introduced, including petrol, diesel, and turbocharged versions. It was produced with two, four, and five-door body styles. There were various trim levels, offering sportiness and luxury, but perhaps the most genuine representation remained the DL/GL models—a staple of the Swedish family lifestyle.

Initially, the GL model was slightly more upscale but was eventually downgraded to the entry-level version. From 1981, it was equipped with the B23A engine.

There were hotter cars on the market, but few could match the combination of simplicity, durability, quality, and safety of the Volvo 240—a grounded family car. For the 1988 model year, the GL variant became the entry-level model and now included a catalytic converter. In total, over 2.8 million units of the 240 model were produced, and even today, 30 years since production ended, we still see them on the roads regularly.

Location and viewing Information

Location: Värmdö

For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:

Tore Thallaug
+46 705 90 23 65
tore@bilwebauctions.se

Pick up

Collection must take place before: 2024-11-28.

NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.

Auction information

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