$250
1978 Volvo 242DL
IAAI 45566601 VC24245L1125496
Mechanical · 220,010 mi · Orlando, FL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 22, 2026
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
Volvo 242DL auction results: final bids at Copart & IAAI
FinalBid holds 1 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for Volvo 242DL. Most of those cars were sold with mechanical. The oldest auction in the archive closed in Jul 22, 2026, the newest in Jul 22, 2026. The Volvo 242DL auction archive — what it actually sells for at Copart and IAAI, lot by lot. The final bids below come from completed auctions, so they show what buyers committed rather than what sellers hoped for — and the sale history across model years tells you where the Volvo 242DL stops losing value.
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Auction results at a glance
- Auctions on record
- 1
- Final bids recorded
- 1
- Sold with keys
- 100%
- Auction dates
- Jul 22, 2026 – Jul 22, 2026
Damage recorded at sale
- Mechanical 100%
Final bids by model year
| Year | Auctions | Final bids | Median final bid | Average final bid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
242DL by year
Auction archive FAQ
How much auction history is there for Volvo 242DL?
1 completed Copart and IAAI auctions, with sale dates between Jul 22, 2026 and Jul 22, 2026.
What damage do most Volvo 242DL auction lots carry?
mechanical leads, on 100% of the auctions — worth knowing before you read the low end of the sold-price range.
What should I pay for a salvage Volvo 242DL?
Work from the median final bid on this page, then adjust for the repair in front of you. A Volvo 242DL with light front-end damage and keys sits near the top of the sold-price range; a water loss without keys sits at the bottom.
Does the model year change what a Volvo 242DL sells for at auction?
Usually yes, and not evenly. Open the year links to see where the Volvo 242DL final-bid curve flattens — that flat stretch is where salvage buying tends to pay best.
Are these final bids what a repaired Volvo 242DL would sell for?
No. These are auction results for damaged or salvage Volvo 242DL vehicles — the price at the close of the sale, before transport, fees and repair. Retail value sits well above them.
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