# Volvo 240 Market Intelligence

> Live inventory, active auctions, and real-time pricing analysis for the Volvo 240.

### Overview
- **Make:** Volvo
- **Model:** 240
- **Generation:** 240
- **Production Years:** 1974–1993
- **Canonical Market URL:** https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/volvo/240
- **Data as of:** October 18, 2026 (latest listing update or sale; 2026-10-18T11:20:17.654Z)
- **Source Coverage:** Curated across Bring a Trailer, PCARMARKET, Cars & Bids, and vetted specialist dealers.

## Trailing 12-Month (TTM) Market Performance
- **Active Live Inventory:** 1 verified car available
- **Active Live Auctions:** 1 live auction with open bidding
- **12-Month Confirmed Benchmark Sales:** 33 completed transactions (1 non-factory build excluded)

## Active Live Auctions
- **1986 Volvo 240 DL** | Current Bid: $3,600 | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: Allegany, New York 14706 | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1986-volvo-240-dl-16813b99)

## Verified Live Inventory
- **1986 Volvo 240 DL** (1986) | Asking: $3,600 | 173,000 mi | manual | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: Allegany, New York 14706 | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1986-volvo-240-dl-16813b99)

## Sales Ledger Preview
Showing the 5 most recent of 34 recorded sales (last 12 months).

| Date | Vehicle / Spec | Gearbox | Mileage | Sold Price | Marketplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | Turbo Wagon | Automatic | 152,000 mi | $16,700 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Turbo Wagon | Automatic | 118,000 mi | $14,999 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Turbo Wagon | Manual | 168,000 mi | $12,250 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 9, 2026 | DL | Automatic | 136,000 mi | $3,900 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 1, 2026 | DL | Manual | 161,000 mi | $9,000 | Bring a Trailer |

## 12-Month Median Sold Price by Variant
| Variant | Sales | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo Wagon | 13 | $11,250 |
| DL | 11 | $8,200 |
| Base | 7 | $6,300 |
| Turbo | 1 | — |

## Market Memory (Last 12 Months)
- **Benchmark Sales:** 33 completed transactions (1 non-factory build excluded)
- **Earlier Sales on Record:** 126 since 2023

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the current market price of a Volvo 240?

Price depends on the variant. Median sale prices over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout: 240 Turbo Wagon $11,250; 240 DL $8,200; 240 Base $6,300.

### How many Volvo 240 examples are currently for sale?

As of October 18, 2026, there are 1 verified Volvo 240 example listed for sale across vetted specialist dealers and auctions on GarageScout, including 1 active live auction with open bidding.

### How many Volvo 240 cars sold in the last 12 months?

GarageScout recorded 33 sales of the Volvo 240 in the trailing 12 months, counting confirmed sales only. Restomods, gearbox conversions and sales priced like deposits or placeholders are left out.

### Where do Volvo 240 cars sell?

Of the 33 sales GarageScout recorded in the trailing 12 months, 33 on Bring a Trailer.

### Where does GarageScout's Volvo 240 market data come from?

GarageScout's Volvo 240 figures come from the listings and sales it has recorded on Bring a Trailer and Mecum. Repeat sales of one car matched by VIN count once, and a median sale price is stated only where 3 or more sales in the trailing 12 months back it.

## Related Markets

- **240 variants:** [240 Base](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/volvo/240/240-base), [240 DL](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/volvo/240/240-dl), [240 GLE](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/volvo/240/240-gle), [240 GT](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/volvo/240/240-gt), [240 Turbo](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/volvo/240/240-turbo), [240 Turbo Wagon](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/volvo/240/240-turbo-wagon)
- **Make:** [All Volvo markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/volvo)

---
*Data synthesized by GarageScout Market Intelligence. Preserving vehicle market memory across enthusiast auctions, specialist dealers, and private sales.*