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chris c70 t5 · Nov 16th, 2006, 00:29

i'm thinking of buying a 480 as a run around for my lad it's on an 'M' plate and is up for £495.
what should i look out for and do you think it's a good price
thanks.

chris c70 t5 · Nov 16th, 2006, 22:36

ok. thanks for all the input......
i bought the car.
it's a m plate with 99800 miles on, regular services carried out service book stamped.
just a few niggles.
the washer bottle leaks
heated seats don't work
not many lights on dash
if any one can help with where to get spares from pleases let me know
thanks.

Mark480 · Nov 16th, 2006, 23:03

Hi Chris!

Leaking bottle isn't a problem it's the same on all 440 460 and 480. Biggest killer of 480's are lazy owners not willing to spend a bit of time putting them through the MOT and RUST! Check out the chasis, trailing arms, rear bumper member and rear arches. Clean it thoroughly underneath and waxoyl it or similar! What kind of interior is it? Probably a black/grey half leather jacquard interior! They are quite sought after so it's probably best to just replace the heating seat element - keep an eye out on eBay for people breaking and check out your local scrappy! The lights are a fortune from Volvo I will get back to you with a number and a website for getting them for pennies! It might be that they were taken out to hide faults (ABS, SRS, etc...) £495 sounds a good price by the way! You done well - get some pics up for us.

Mark.

chris c70 t5 · Nov 16th, 2006, 23:34

i'll do my best with the pics when i've cleaned it to my standard...
thanks for the other info much appreciated.

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chris c70 t5 Junior Member Last Online: Jun 16th, 2017 22:11 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: sheffield View Photos By: chris c70 t5	480 i'm thinking of buying a 480 as a run around for my lad it's on an 'M' plate and is up for £495. what should i look out for and do you think it's a good price thanks.

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chris c70 t5 Junior Member Last Online: Jun 16th, 2017 22:11 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: sheffield View Photos By: chris c70 t5	help ok. thanks for all the input...... i bought the car. it's a m plate with 99800 miles on, regular services carried out service book stamped. just a few niggles. the washer bottle leaks heated seats don't work not many lights on dash if any one can help with where to get spares from pleases let me know thanks.

Nov 16th, 2006, 23:03	#3
Mark480 Loser Last Online: Jan 23rd, 2010 00:59 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Aberdeen	Hi Chris! Leaking bottle isn't a problem it's the same on all 440 460 and 480. Biggest killer of 480's are lazy owners not willing to spend a bit of time putting them through the MOT and RUST! Check out the chasis, trailing arms, rear bumper member and rear arches. Clean it thoroughly underneath and waxoyl it or similar! What kind of interior is it? Probably a black/grey half leather jacquard interior! They are quite sought after so it's probably best to just replace the heating seat element - keep an eye out on eBay for people breaking and check out your local scrappy! The lights are a fortune from Volvo I will get back to you with a number and a website for getting them for pennies! It might be that they were taken out to hide faults (ABS, SRS, etc...) £495 sounds a good price by the way! You done well - get some pics up for us. Mark.

Nov 16th, 2006, 23:34	#4
chris c70 t5 Junior Member Last Online: Jun 16th, 2017 22:11 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: sheffield View Photos By: chris c70 t5	i'll do my best with the pics when i've cleaned it to my standard... thanks for the other info much appreciated.

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