A seller-described all-original California car with factory paint and interior. Its 195k miles make service history and condition—not odometer theater—the point.
A seller-described all-original California car with factory paint and interior. Its 195k miles make service history and condition—not odometer theater—the point.
The 240 wagon is an icon because of its useful shape and durability. An original California-car claim makes this worth investigating even at high mileage—provided the history supports it.
Listing facts and simple derived context only. No proprietary score.
Method: model-year age uses 2026 minus model year. Mileage pace is shown only when the listing supplies odometer mileage that is not described as project or build mileage. Always verify the original listing and vehicle.
| Data point | This car | What it tells you | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last recorded price / result | $11,495 | Historical listing information; not a current offer. | ClassicCars.com ↗ |
| Mileage | 195,000 miles | Based on listed odometer ÷ 36-year model age; directional context, not a score. | ClassicCars.com ↗ |
| Location | Cadillac, Michigan | Use location to plan an independent inspection, title work and transport. | ClassicCars.com ↗ |
| Curation signals | Classic, High-Mile Hero, Survivor | Attributes drawn from the listing and Waghoon’s editorial review—not a vehicle score. | ClassicCars.com ↗ |
These are documented model, platform or age-related inspection priorities—not a claim that this specific vehicle has each problem. “Not stated” means the listing does not establish that the item has been addressed.
| Issue / inspection priority | Evidence source | Evidence for this car |
|---|---|---|
| Overdrive relay failureRepairPal identifies an inoperative overdrive and persistent upshift arrow as a common 240 issue. Confirm highway operation and relay/wiring condition. | RepairPal · 1990 Volvo 240 ↗ | Not stated in the listing — verify during the PPI |
| Fuel-pump relay no-startA failed fuel-pump relay is another frequently reported 240 no-start cause, often after a hot soak. Test repeated warm restarts. | RepairPal · 1990 Volvo 240 ↗ | Not stated in the listing — verify during the PPI |
| Tailgate wiring and cargo-area waterInspect the hinge harness, rear wiper, plate lights, locks, struts, seals and spare well—wagon-specific failures a sedan inspection can miss. | Waghoon wagon PPI guide ↗ | Not stated in the listing — verify during the PPI |
A condition-first buyer who understands that a 195,000-mile 240 should be judged by records, rust, drivability and deferred maintenance rather than mythology.
Waghoon has not independently inspected this vehicle or authenticated every seller statement. Confirm VIN or chassis identity, title, ownership, accidents, service invoices, modifications, recall completion and current availability. Arrange an independent pre-purchase inspection before money changes hands.
The specification guide is separate from this individual listing and its dated availability.
Compare the configuration, then check the individual car.