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Volvo 242 Turbo

1981–1985

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Market value · recent verified sales

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

Not enough sales data

5-Year Forecast

Not enough sales data

Market scores

30

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Volvo 242 Turbo remains difficult to assess in the current market, as transaction data is too thin to establish reliable pricing benchmarks or trend direction. With no completed sales tracked over the past year, there is simply insufficient evidence to cite a median value or year-over-year movement.

The car carries a collectibility score of 6, placing it in the lower-collectible range despite its appreciating-classic classification. This reflects the model's modest production footprint and niche appeal, though Turbo variants historically command modest premiums within the 242 family.

Liquidity for the 242 Turbo is notably constrained, with no active listings or recent transactions in the tracked sample. This illiquidity presents a real friction point for both buyers seeking examples and sellers hoping to move inventory quickly.

Without transactional evidence on mileage, condition, or asking prices, prospective collectors should approach the market cautiously and rely on peer sales and private listings to develop their own valuation framework. The lack of pricing data also means any long-term appreciation projection would be speculative at this stage.

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
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range
  • Total Sales Tracked0

Recent sales

No tracked sales yet for this market.

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.