The 1979 Volvo 242 is a rear-wheel-drive sedan, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.0 litres.
The asking price is 8,200 €. maksimi.fi has no price estimate for this car, because there are too few comparable cars.A private seller typically sells this model in about 8 days.
The odometer reads 143,309 km, which works out at about 3,000 km per year. The estimated inspection deadline of 5/2026 has already passed.
- Tow bar
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 233 € per year
- Insurance 560 € per year
- Financing instalment 103 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 790 € per year.
The seller is a private individual, Seinäjoki.
Basic information
- Registration number
- MAH-79
- Mileage
- 143,309 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 2.0 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 1979
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Body type
- Sedan
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Brown
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 162355
- Nettiauto ID
- 15721111
Technical details
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 2
- Kerb weight
- 1,230 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,780 kg
- Max towing weight
- 1,230 kg
- Towing weight (unbraked)
- 615 kg
- First registration
- 22/01/1979
- Last inspection
- 5/2024
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 8,200 €
A private seller typically sells this model in about 8 days.
No price changes during the tracked period.
The inspection period appears to have expired
The estimated due date was 5/2026, about 3 months ago. A privately used car over 40 years old is inspected every two years. Museum-registered vehicles follow a different interval. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 5/2024.
Check with TraficomThe car may have been inspected after the listing was posted, or taken off the road, in which case the inspection requirement does not run.
Failure rate among cars of the same age
Of at least 25-year-old petrol passenger cars, 40.4% failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (185,386 inspections, median mileage 254,000 km).
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
See detailed history data from carVertical: the report covers the car's mileage records, possible damage, previous owners and registrations.
View history reportMAKSIMI −20% off the report carVerticalDescription from the seller, in Finnish.
Huomioitavaa harrastajalle:
Auto on ikäisekseen loistava, mutta muutamia pieniä fiksauksia löytyy, jotka on huomioitu hinnassa: Polttoainetankki: Nykyinen tankki on vaihtokunnossa. Uusi tankki on jo hankittu ja se tulee auton mukana – jää vain vaihtamisen vaiva. Tuulilasi: Lasi on vaihdettu uuteen muutama vuosi sitten, mutta apukuskin alakulmasta se ei ole asettunut täysin tiiviisti ja vuotaa hieman. Vaatinee uudelleenasennuksen tai tiivistämisen. Kori: Etulokasuojassa on pieni lommo, joka on kuitenkin lähinnä kosmeettinen haitta muuten siistissä korissa.Source: Nettiauto
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Volvo 242 cost?
Volvo 242 is for sale at 8,200 €.
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 4 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 08/08/2026.
Has this car been on the market before?
No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 1979 and was first registered on 22/01/1979.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 143,309 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the inspection period ended around 5/2026. A privately used car over 40 years old is inspected every two years. Museum-registered vehicles follow a different interval.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is manual.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Tow bar. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 233 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.
Where is Volvo 242 located?
The car is located in Etelä-Pohjanmaa (Seinäjoki, Etelä-Pohjanmaa).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.