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Ex–Tim Robbins 1989 Volvo 240 Wagon Project

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Aug. 17, 2025.

$4,800Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1989
Make and model
Volvo 240 and 260
Generation
240 and 260 (1975 to 1993)
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
YV1AX8859K1839862
Title
Clean
Condition
Fair (4)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 100 comparable sales, 31% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$6,300 to $12,263
Median$8,850
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 $12,263.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1989 Volvo 240 DL SedanBring a Trailer, July 3, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 3, 2025$8,950
1989 Volvo 240 DL SedanBring a Trailer, March 15, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 15, 2025$14,000
36-Years-Owned 1990 Volvo 240 DL SedanBring a Trailer, Sept. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 9, 2026$3,900
1990 Volvo 240 DL SedanBring a Trailer, June 19, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 19, 2026$12,250
1989 Volvo 240 DL Wagon 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 18, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 18, 2025$11,250
1991 Volvo 240 WagonBring a Trailer, Oct. 14, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 14, 2026$14,999
1990 Volvo 240 DL Wagon SR20DET SwapCars & Bids, Sept. 2, 2026Cars & BidsSept. 2, 2026$5,555
1991 Volvo 240 WagonBring a Trailer, Aug. 16, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 16, 2026$11,250