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)
Volvo EW 160E Reviews
Is this LEGO set a good investment?
“As a Technic set, 42053 LEGO Volvo EW 160E is a good investment and has been slightly outperforming a typical Technic set with an average annual growth hovering around 8%. While not the best year over year return for this theme, it still is not a bad investment for collectors.”
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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.”
“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.”
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.”
Theme Analysis
Lifespan
19 mos (this set 14 mos)
Annual growth
+5.48% (this set +7.81%)
This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme
Community Stats
Volvo EW 160E currently ranks #68 out of the top most owned sets in Technic.
About Technic
TECHNIC is one of The LEGO Company's main lines based on creating detailed model machines and mechanical toys with specialized beams, axles, gears and connectors and primarily designed for older children and adults. The theme was first introduced as the Expert Builder series in 1977, but was officially renamed as TECHNIC in 1984. TECHNIC is still an active theme, and is one of the longest running themes in LEGO history. While most TECHNIC sets are vehicles that use pieces to mimic real vehicles, such as engine pieces, suspension, pneumatic, and transmission pieces, the TECHNIC parts have been used by various other System themes as well as LEGO Mindstorms.
Summary
Technic 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 $193, while used sets can be found for $139 in good condition.
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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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