Name: LEGO Technic Volvo EW 160E
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 42053-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.80 (42 reviews)

LEGO 42053 Volvo EW 160E is a Technic set valued at $200 for new and sealed sets, up 67% from an original retail price of $119.99. The set retired in October 2017 with annual appreciation averaging 3.81% since. Used copies are valued between $90 and $117 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $188 and $233.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Volvo EW 160E since October 2017. Very high accuracy

LEGO 42053 Volvo EW160E is a Technic Licensed set released in 2016, containing 1,166 pieces. The primary model is a Volvo EW160E wheeled excavator with a pneumatic system operating the extendable boom and working bucket, a rotating superstructure, an adjustable cab, and extendable outriggers. This 2-in-1 set also rebuilds into a Volvo L30G compact wheel loader. It features authentic Volvo construction equipment detailing and functions typical of the real machines.

A new and sealed Volvo EW 160E is currently valued at around $200, with annual growth of approximately 3%, which is lower than other Licensed sets. The average used price is $98 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $208 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $197 to $237. The set was available for 14 months, from August 2016 to October 2017.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(HK) TECHNIC: Volvo EW160E (42053) Brand New Sealed Box Retired Set	$160.00 -20.0%
	(UK) Brand New & Factory Sealed, I grade the box condition as excellent, pictures are avai...	$174.48 -12.8%
	(CA) Sealed, may have minor shelf wear.	$178.50 -10.8%
	(CA) New, sealed in the box. Pictures available if you would like.	$178.81 -10.6%
	(US) Techinic Volvo EW160E Set 42053 - 100% Verified Authentic and New	BrickEconomy Choice $186.00 -7.0%
	(US) Technic Volvo EW160E - (42053) - New & Sealed	$189.00 -5.5%
	(US) NEW & SEALED - GOOD BOX CONDITION	$189.00 -5.5%
	(CA) BrickLink store Briques d'exprience	$193.12 -3.4%
	(US) 42053 Volvo EW160E - New, Sealed and Retired	$198.00 -1.0%
	(US) TECHNIC: Volvo EW160E (42053)	$199.00 -0.5%
	(US) 42053 Technic Volvo EW160E Building 2-in-1 Set Pneumatic System - NEW	$199.88 -0.1%
	(KR) TECHNIC: Volvo EW160E (42053) New Factory Sealed	$199.98 0.0%
	(US) Technic 42053 : Volvo EW160E - Sealed - Retired - 2 In 1	$199.99 0.0%
	(US) TECHNIC: Volvo EW160E (42053) New Sealed In Box	$199.99 0.0%
	(US) Technic 42053 Volvo EW160E Excavator Pneumatic System V2 New in sealed box	$199.99 0.0%
	(US) NIB Retired Set LEGO Technic Volvoe EW160E 42053	$199.99 0.0%
	(US) TECHNIC: Volvo EW160E (42053) New In Box Retired	$200.00
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	(PT) MISB - Very good boxWith paypal + 5%	$206.60 +3.3%
	(DK) Shelf wear	$208.93 +4.5%
	(MY) BrickLink store Bricks War Store	$209.85 +4.9%
	(US) Amazon listing for Volvo EW 160E	$210.00 +5.0%
	(CA) BrickLink store KvR Extras	$214.57 +7.3%
	(FR) New in sealed box. Neuf en boite scelle.	$215.51 +7.8%
	(US) BrickLink store Think Outside The Brick	$219.61 +9.8%
	(IT) BrickLink store Loerchi Sets	$220.53 +10.3%
	(DK) BrickLink store Basteq	$220.53 +10.3%
	(US) TECHNIC: Volvo EW160E 42053 New Sealed	$225.00 +12.5%
	(US) MISB, pics avail upon request	$225.00 +12.5%
	(GB) Technic Volvo EW160E Power Excavator 42053	$230.00 +15.0%
	(IT) - NEW SEALED -	$230.86 +15.4%
	(NL) NEW	$232.98 +16.5%
	(US) NEW LEGO Technic 42053 Volvo EW160E Pneumatic System V2 1166 PCS New Sealed	$235.00 +17.5%
	(KR) 42053 Volvo EW 160E 1166pcs SEALED	$241.99 +21.0%
	(US) Technic 42053 Volvo EW160E Excavator Truck New Retired Sealed Building Set	$248.99 +24.5%
	(KR) 42053 Volvo EW 160E 1166pcs Factory-Sealed	$257.99 +29.0%
	(US) Brand new in sealed box - minor shelf wearAll LEGO come from a non-smoking and pet fr...	$259.95 +30.0%
	(JP) TECHNIC Volvo EW160E 42053 From Japan New GIFT 1166 pieces	$259.99 +30.0%
	(US) BrickLink store Idaho Bricks	$260.00 +30.0%
	(US) NISB. Box is in great condition, may have minor shelf wear.	$265.00 +32.5%
	(JP) NEW LEGO 42053 TECHNIC Volvo EW160E Japan	$266.03 +33.0%
	(NL) BrickLink store Start Bricking	$266.95 +33.5%
	(HK) BrickLink store WKM Brick Store	$280.00 +40.0%
	(DE) Technic 42053 Volvo EW160E NEW ORIGINAL PACKAGING NEW MISB NRFB	$348.92 +74.5%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

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Sale Trends

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Set Details

Set number

42053-1

Name

Volvo EW 160E

Theme

Technic

Subtheme

Licensed

Year

2016

Released

August 2016

Retired

October 2017

Availability

Retired

Pieces

1,166 (PPP $0.10)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$119.99

New/Sealed

Value

$200.00

Growth

+66.68%

Annual growth

+3.81%

2025 growth

+2.48%

90-day change

0.63%

Used

Value

$97.77

Range

$90.34 - $117.32

Quick Buy

eBay

Buy

Lowest price

$160.00

Highest price

$348.92

Amazon

Buy

Price

$210.00

StockX

Buy

Buy/bid price

$186.00

Bricklink

Buy

Lowest price

$153.18 (HK)

Highest price

$280.00

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$200.00

1 year forecast

$207.63+3.81%

5 year forecast

$237.77+18.88%

$226

$245

42053 Volvo EW 160E is projected to be valued between $226 - $245 within five years.

Insights

Released in 2016 and sold under the Technic licensed Volvo subtheme, Volvo EW 160E combines functional pneumatics and a 2-in-1 rebuild that sustain collector interest, and it has shown moderate post-retirement appreciation while remake risk and mid-size production limit upside.

Set Facts

Volvo EW160E with boom and outriggers retracted measures over 6” (17cm) high, 9” (25cm) long and 4” (12cm) wide
Volvo L30G with bucket lowered measures over 6” (17cm) high, 13” (34cm) long and 5” (13cm) wide
Volvo EW 160E was designed by LEGO designer Milan Reindl.
It is a co-branded set with Volvo.

Regional Retail Prices (LEGO.com/Store)

United States

$119.99

United Kingdom

£69.99

Canada

$149.99

Europe

€119.99

Australia

$179.99

Barcodes

UPC

673419248761

EAN

5702015592055

Volvo EW 160E Reviews

42 reviews

4.8

Collectors

Investors

New Elementary

“Considering its affordable price, this is a very good set. The license hardly plays any role and you also get just about every pneumatic piece there currently is on the market. This is a recommendable set, yet it has quite some flaws that ask for (AFOL) improvement.”

Full review at www.newelementary.com

“This is probably my favorite Technic set all-time, and definitely my favorite non-flagship set. The build is exceptional from start to end. It has a ton of parts for such a small model, and very good parts with a perfect color combination, it has double-function pneumatics,... More stickers are subtle and just take the look to the next level, the functions are perfect and fun even without the motor, PF upgrade is easy to install and having it as an option is amazing because it drops the price point to way below what this set is worth, looks great displayed.”

Full review at www.lego.com

Technic-Dialog

“The Volvo EW160E is another successful model from the Lego Technic series. As the name suggests, a Volvo excavator is being built here. What’s astonishing is how much attention to detail is being given by Lego Technic. Assembling the model is a lot of fun, but you should pay... More attention exactly, because it’s relatively complicated. Due to the numerous functions, the Volvo offers a lot of fun even after completion.”

Full review at technic-dialog.de

Subtheme Analysis

Technic / Licensed

Sets

Years

2001 - 2026

Lifespan

27 mos (this set 14 mos)

Annual growth

+5.30% (this set +3.81%)

This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme

Community Stats

Volvo EW 160E currently ranks #42 out of the top most owned sets in Technic Licensed.

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Summary

Technic Licensed Volvo EW 160E set 42053 was released in August 2016, retailing for $120, but has since been retired. New, unopened Volvo EW 160E sets are valued at $200, while used sets can be found for $98 in good condition.

Get to know the high-tech innovation of the Volvo EW160E with this authentic LEGO® Technic replica of the real-life wheeled excavator. This detailed model, developed in partnership with Volvo Construction Equipment, has been designed to provide an immersive and rewarding build and play experience and features an advanced pneumatic system for operation of the extendable boom and working bucket. Manual features and functions include a detailed, height-adjustable cab with seat, armrests, sun visor and adjustable mirrors, rotating superstructure, rear-controlled front steering, working front blade and extendable outriggers.

Upgrade with the 8293 LEGO Power Functions motor set (not supplied) for a fully motorised boom and working lights. This 2-in-1 model can be rebuilt to create a Volvo L30G compact material handler. Build an authentic looking Volvo EW160 construction vehicle with expendable boom and adjustable cab!

2 vehicles in 1 – Rebuilds into a Volvo L30G Includes...


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