Built in 1981.
About 1 a week.
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | $10k | $9k–$12k | 6 | 4 |
| 1981 | $4.3k | – | 2 | 2 |
| 1982 | $6.1k | – | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | $11k | $7.2k–$16k | 4 | 1 |
| 1984 | $9.4k | – | 2 | 2 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2026 | 1981 Volvo 242 Apr 9, 2026, eBay | $2,000 | 54,861 | eBay |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 1981 Volvo 242 Mar 27, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $6,600 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Jan 20, 2022 | 1981 Volvo 242 Turbo Jan 20, 2022, Bring a Trailer | $19,750 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Mar 9, 2016 | 1981 Volvo 242 Mar 9, 2016, Bring a Trailer | $7,450 | – | Bring a Trailer |
7 1981 Volvo 242 vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 2 currently live.
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There are 2 1981 Volvo 242 listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.