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1988 Volvo 240 DL Sedan 5-Speed

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Dec. 28, 2024, offered with no reserve.

$14,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1988
Make and model
Volvo 240 and 260
Generation
240 and 260 (1975 to 1993)
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
YV1AX8844J1299732
Title
Clean
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 100 comparable sales, 18% over its top.

Middle half of sales$6,300 to $12,250
Median$8,725
Sales behind it100Likely

From 100 sales of the Volvo 240 and 260 (1975 to 1993) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $6,300 and $12,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
Team O'Neil Rally School 1988 Volvo 240 DLCars & Bids, July 2, 2026Cars & BidsJuly 2, 2026$2,925
1988 Volvo 240 DL Sedan 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 16, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 16, 2026$10,700
1988 Volvo 240 DL WagonCars & Bids, Nov. 14, 2024Cars & BidsNov. 14, 2024$10,000
1989 Volvo 240 DL Wagon 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 18, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 18, 2025$11,250
1986 Volvo 240 DL Wagon 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 19, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 19, 2026$13,500
1990 Volvo 240 DL Wagon SR20DET SwapCars & Bids, Sept. 2, 2026Cars & BidsSept. 2, 2026$5,555
1987 Volvo 240 DL WagonBring a Trailer, Aug. 4, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 4, 2026$6,940
Original-Owner 1987 Volvo 240 DL SedanBring a Trailer, Jan. 25, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 25, 2026$8,200