240 Torslanda in Bodmin, Cornwall

magicbusdriver · Mar 3rd, 2011, 09:54

I bought this car on ebay the other week, and have paid for it. I am having difficulty in getting down to Cornwall anytime soon, so wondered if a member closer to Cornwall might like to take it off me for what I paid for it - £330

Volvo 240 Torslanda Estate currently on SORN ( tax ran out end Jan 11), but with 6 months MOT. Recently replaced pads & discs (front), front off side caliper, catalytic converter, alternator & starter motor (total spent £1000.00). Some service history. Needs a little TLC: new oil plug ( part no. 1336763 approx cost £5.00), new dash board bulbs or rheostat, exhaust back box hinge & bonnet hinge spring (it opens, but heavy !).

Let me know simoncordery@btinternet.com or 07801 577513

Looks like a no brainer as a breaker, and might even polish up well.

Thanks

brodgar · Mar 3rd, 2011, 10:09

details of the car?? and or foto??

engine size/gearbox/mileage/colour/interior???

regards, brodgar

Mike1967 · Mar 3rd, 2011, 10:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by brodgar

details of the car?? and or foto??

engine size/gearbox/mileage/colour/interior???

regards, brodgar

Torslandas only came with the 2.0i engine , and I would hazzard a guess it being manual also. Interior are all cloth and some did come with a lsd , as my L reg one did .
Also from what I remember they only made them in a few colours ... I know red or white .

Just to let you know buddy .

magicbusdriver · Mar 3rd, 2011, 12:35

It's a manual, 2L

Pictures attached

minesa240x3 · Mar 3rd, 2011, 18:09

Hi there I looked at your images but all I saw was a load of code or gibberish?
Maybe my version of windows doesn't cope with them,Windows 7.
Regards Brian.

brodgar · Mar 3rd, 2011, 19:01

your problem mine== pictures open fine for me

magicbusdriver · Mar 3rd, 2011, 19:22

For those of you who can't see the pictures, just look at any red Torslanda, and think what one priced at £330 might look like, then be surprised at the reality.

T240 · Mar 3rd, 2011, 20:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by magicbusdriver

For those of you who can't see the pictures, just look at any red Torslanda, and think what one priced at £330 might look like, then be surprised at the reality.

I may take it.

A few questions>

is it running and driveable?

Is it an MOT failure - if so what were the points?

How many miles?

any rust?

Does it lose any oil or coolant, or overheat?

Cheers,

T

magicbusdriver · Mar 3rd, 2011, 23:49

is it running and driveable? - Yes

Is it an MOT failure - if so what were the points? - Has 6 months MoT

How many miles? 150k

any rust? Not that I know

Does it lose any oil or coolant, or overheat? - Needs a rear camshaft seal, otherwise A OK

240 · Mar 4th, 2011, 04:11

If your going to put a camshaft oil seal in you may as well put a new cluch in as they are cheap enough.
I can see from the photos its had tailgate electrics done so thats one job less! Seems like a price for someone it would make a good car

Mar 3rd, 2011, 09:54	#1
magicbusdriver Member Last Online: Jul 30th, 2019 21:41 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Marlborough	240 Torslanda in Bodmin, Cornwall I bought this car on ebay the other week, and have paid for it. I am having difficulty in getting down to Cornwall anytime soon, so wondered if a member closer to Cornwall might like to take it off me for what I paid for it - £330 Volvo 240 Torslanda Estate currently on SORN ( tax ran out end Jan 11), but with 6 months MOT. Recently replaced pads & discs (front), front off side caliper, catalytic converter, alternator & starter motor (total spent £1000.00). Some service history. Needs a little TLC: new oil plug ( part no. 1336763 approx cost £5.00), new dash board bulbs or rheostat, exhaust back box hinge & bonnet hinge spring (it opens, but heavy !). Let me know simoncordery@btinternet.com or 07801 577513 Looks like a no brainer as a breaker, and might even polish up well. Thanks

Mar 3rd, 2011, 10:09	#2
brodgar I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 27th, 2012 10:56 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Forest Row	details details of the car?? and or foto?? engine size/gearbox/mileage/colour/interior??? regards, brodgar

Mar 3rd, 2011, 19:01	#6
brodgar I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 27th, 2012 10:56 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Forest Row	pictures gibblish your problem mine== pictures open fine for me

Mar 4th, 2011, 04:11	#10
240 BOB MY BIG OLD BUS Last Online: Jan 15th, 2014 01:06 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NORTH EAST	If your going to put a camshaft oil seal in you may as well put a new cluch in as they are cheap enough. I can see from the photos its had tailgate electrics done so thats one job less! Seems like a price for someone it would make a good car __________________ ~ Never, ever, argue with an idiot. They'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience ~

Mar 3rd, 2011, 18:09	#5
minesa240x3 loyalty Last Online: Jul 28th, 2022 19:16 Join Date: May 2006 Location: faraway View Photos By: minesa240x3	Hi there I looked at your images but all I saw was a load of code or gibberish? Maybe my version of windows doesn't cope with them,Windows 7. Regards Brian.

Mar 3rd, 2011, 19:22	#7
magicbusdriver Member Last Online: Jul 30th, 2019 21:41 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Marlborough	For those of you who can't see the pictures, just look at any red Torslanda, and think what one priced at £330 might look like, then be surprised at the reality.

Mar 3rd, 2011, 23:49	#9
magicbusdriver Member Last Online: Jul 30th, 2019 21:41 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Marlborough	is it running and driveable? - Yes Is it an MOT failure - if so what were the points? - Has 6 months MoT How many miles? 150k any rust? Not that I know Does it lose any oil or coolant, or overheat? - Needs a rear camshaft seal, otherwise A OK

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