Very good 240 SE Estate in our breakers

cumbrianmale · Oct 31st, 2009, 19:41

Was in my breakers last week and there was a near perfect 93K 240 SE Estate with low miles (50k or 80k) only the front door cards had gone. Was taken on the scrappage scheme. Lots of good bits for anyone needing them.

volvo145 · Oct 31st, 2009, 21:41

I thought under the scrappage scheme they were not allowed to sell parts off any of the vehicles.
Dealers are not allowed to touch them and if they do they are in real financial trouble.
Could you please clarify.

cumbrianmale · Oct 31st, 2009, 22:42

I don't know what the legislation is regarding selling parts from these vehicles. I do know that there are at least 5 Volvos in my breakers yard which quite clearly state "Scrappage" across the windscreen. How do you identify a part as coming from a car that has been removed from the road under the scrappage scheme. The S70 that is in there has already had the engine removed.

This is a licensed vehicle dismantler not a dealer.

volvo145 · Oct 31st, 2009, 23:01

All parts are supposed to be scrapped under the scheme as that the idea of it.
Take the reg no and report it but its up to you .

cumbrianmale · Oct 31st, 2009, 23:10

Why would I want to report it? It is a valuable source for spares for the enthusiast DIY mechanic.

If they are breaking the law that's their problem.

c_lee · Oct 31st, 2009, 23:51

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Originally Posted by cumbrianmale

Why would I want to report it? It is a valuable source for spares for the enthusiast DIY mechanic.

If they are breaking the law that's their problem.

I agree - keep as many 240 parts in circulation/available as possible.

Very difficult to find 240's in scrapyards any-more.

The last time I was looking for something unusual a couple of years ago even my local ( Wigan ) small Volvo specialist mechanic/breaker said he doesn't seem to get 240's any-more and even when he does it is not usually financially viable to keep them for long because of low demand and limited space.

When I was looking for a PS rack in a scrapyard recently ( not physically driving round them you understand ) I used a service on the web that sent a request to participating scrapyards.

I only had about 4 replies NATIONWIDE !!!!

If I was in desperate need of anything major I'd be PMing you for the location of the yard.

Colin

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dan 244 · Nov 1st, 2009, 00:00

Quite agree, if these perficatly good cars are being scrapped for the sake of a discount that you could probably negotioate anayway, we mite as well make use of the parts if they become available. Such a shame the 240 at the start of the post was being scrapped in the first place.

I was thinking of scrapping a 1989 240 130000 miles that had been mechanicaly tinkered with using some parts from an early car (by the previous owner) that didnt realy work, but ran and qualified for the scrappage scheme. But after a few discussions, it became aparent that I could get very close to the deal without scrapping the car as I was an existing volvo driver and could take advantage of a diferent volvo offer, but have decided against deal anyway, as the V50 D5 that we were going to replace is only 18 mounths old with 14000 miles. The 5000 pound scrappage alowance against a new one did look tempting though, but the other volvo scheem offered nearly the same, so mite as well wait as no doubt it will be available at three years when we realy want to change.

brodgar · Nov 1st, 2009, 07:26

A car coming in the scrapyard/brakers under trhe scrappage scheme can

N O T E V E R be recommisionend onto the road or exported.

All parts can be sold engine etc , exept for the chassis vinnumber

volvo145 · Nov 1st, 2009, 11:53

Okay people then the guy's that i have been speaking to in the business are wrong when they say nobody is allowed to take any parts off and that includes breakers.
And just to clarify something i am not in favour of the scheme as it will do nothing for the enviroment imo.I can understand why people are selling there cars as i was offered mega bucks but then you need money to buy the new one.
I know the green party etc supporters will probably disagree with me.

cumbrianmale · Nov 1st, 2009, 12:58

This has sparked an interesting debate.

From this page.

Quote:

I'm a scrap dealer, can I be registered to receive scrap cars?

You need to be licensed as an Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF) by the Environment Agency in order to treat End of Life Vehicles (ELVs). If you are already an ATF, there is no need to register separately.

This to my mind suggests that they may reprocess the vehicle and sell parts. However I am going to email them and seek clarification.

Oct 31st, 2009, 19:41	#1
cumbrianmale Forum Support Team Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 12:22 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep in Makem territory	Very good 240 SE Estate in our breakers Was in my breakers last week and there was a near perfect 93K 240 SE Estate with low miles (50k or 80k) only the front door cards had gone. Was taken on the scrappage scheme. Lots of good bits for anyone needing them. __________________ Current 04 S80 D5 SE Auto 03 S80 D5 SE Man Previous Volvos 90 240 GL B230FB Auto 96 940 CD 13 V40 D2 R-design 89 745 GLE 98 V90 3.0 24v 98 945 Celebration Auto 96 965 SE Auto 86 744 GL 81 244 DL

Oct 31st, 2009, 22:42	#3
cumbrianmale Forum Support Team Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 12:22 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep in Makem territory	I don't know what the legislation is regarding selling parts from these vehicles. I do know that there are at least 5 Volvos in my breakers yard which quite clearly state "Scrappage" across the windscreen. How do you identify a part as coming from a car that has been removed from the road under the scrappage scheme. The S70 that is in there has already had the engine removed. This is a licensed vehicle dismantler not a dealer. __________________ Current 04 S80 D5 SE Auto 03 S80 D5 SE Man Previous Volvos 90 240 GL B230FB Auto 96 940 CD 13 V40 D2 R-design 89 745 GLE 98 V90 3.0 24v 98 945 Celebration Auto 96 965 SE Auto 86 744 GL 81 244 DL

Oct 31st, 2009, 23:10	#5
cumbrianmale Forum Support Team Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 12:22 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep in Makem territory	Why would I want to report it? It is a valuable source for spares for the enthusiast DIY mechanic. If they are breaking the law that's their problem. __________________ Current 04 S80 D5 SE Auto 03 S80 D5 SE Man Previous Volvos 90 240 GL B230FB Auto 96 940 CD 13 V40 D2 R-design 89 745 GLE 98 V90 3.0 24v 98 945 Celebration Auto 96 965 SE Auto 86 744 GL 81 244 DL

Nov 1st, 2009, 07:26	#8
brodgar I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 27th, 2012 10:56 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Forest Row	scrappage ruling A car coming in the scrapyard/brakers under trhe scrappage scheme can N O T E V E R be recommisionend onto the road or exported. All parts can be sold engine etc , exept for the chassis vinnumber

Oct 31st, 2009, 21:41	#2
volvo145 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2019 19:31 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: UK	I thought under the scrappage scheme they were not allowed to sell parts off any of the vehicles. Dealers are not allowed to touch them and if they do they are in real financial trouble. Could you please clarify.

Oct 31st, 2009, 23:01	#4
volvo145 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2019 19:31 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: UK	All parts are supposed to be scrapped under the scheme as that the idea of it. Take the reg no and report it but its up to you .

Nov 1st, 2009, 00:00	#7
dan 244 Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 23:44 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norwich	Quite agree, if these perficatly good cars are being scrapped for the sake of a discount that you could probably negotioate anayway, we mite as well make use of the parts if they become available. Such a shame the 240 at the start of the post was being scrapped in the first place. I was thinking of scrapping a 1989 240 130000 miles that had been mechanicaly tinkered with using some parts from an early car (by the previous owner) that didnt realy work, but ran and qualified for the scrappage scheme. But after a few discussions, it became aparent that I could get very close to the deal without scrapping the car as I was an existing volvo driver and could take advantage of a diferent volvo offer, but have decided against deal anyway, as the V50 D5 that we were going to replace is only 18 mounths old with 14000 miles. The 5000 pound scrappage alowance against a new one did look tempting though, but the other volvo scheem offered nearly the same, so mite as well wait as no doubt it will be available at three years when we realy want to change.

Nov 1st, 2009, 11:53	#9
volvo145 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2019 19:31 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: UK	Okay people then the guy's that i have been speaking to in the business are wrong when they say nobody is allowed to take any parts off and that includes breakers. And just to clarify something i am not in favour of the scheme as it will do nothing for the enviroment imo.I can understand why people are selling there cars as i was offered mega bucks but then you need money to buy the new one. I know the green party etc supporters will probably disagree with me.

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