Volvo 242 Turbo
1981–1985
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Market value · recent verified sales
MSRP
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Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
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Not enough sales data
5-Year Forecast
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Not enough sales data
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Market scores
30
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Volvo 242 Turbo remains essentially untracked in the US market, with no sales recorded in the past year and no active listings currently available. This absence of transaction data makes it impossible to establish a reliable median price or directional momentum at present.
The 242 Turbo carries a collectibility score of 6, placing it in genuine collector territory despite minimal market visibility. These turbocharged sedans hold appeal to a niche audience focused on period-correct Nordic performance and mechanical simplicity, though mainstream collector demand has yet to materialize at scale.
Liquidity is severely constrained, which reflects both the scarcity of these cars on the market and their narrow appeal. Buyers and sellers should expect extended search periods and limited comparable sales data to inform negotiations.
Without transaction activity or active inventory, establishing reliable price direction or three-to-five-year projections is not possible at this time. Market appetite for the 242 Turbo remains to be properly tested in the current environment.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,030
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months0
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price—
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
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- Total Sales Tracked0
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.