1996 Volvo 850 T-5 estate, white, manual

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Volvo 850 T-5 GLT estate
1996 (N)
Manual gearbox
200,000 miles
MOT to August 2023
Black interior
2 keys plus remote
V5c present and correct in my name and address
This is not an ex traffic car

Note: The car is in central Scotland... and I will not deliver it.

Somewhat reluctant sale having purchased this car almost 12 months ago from Peterborough area (train down, drove it home so "you're a bit far doesn't wash with me") and now, having barley done 150 miles during that time and had almost zero time to spend tinkering with it, reluctantly it's being listed for sale.

It's a 27 year old Volvo estate so adjust your expectations accordingly. It's not perfect - the OSF wing is just starting to discolour at the usual points, there's a scab on the NSR lower dog leg, it's had paintwork previously and it's got a couple of minor car park dents but it starts, drives and stops and presents very well both inside and out. It's nigh on factory standard aside for it wearing a set of 16" Perfo alloys... and no, I don't have the originals.

Since buying it I've fitted a standard exhaust complete with catalyst, it's had an O2 sensor, genuine MAF, plugs, leads, all the vacuum lines done, the PCV is good and it doesn't breathe heavily or use fluids, it's had a thermostat, it's got DO88 boost hoses in black, it's never been remapped and it doesn't have anything aftermarket fitted. Brakes are good, no idea if they're 302's on the front and no idea what suspension it's on but it's slightly lower than the comedy stance they had as standard.

Interior is probably nigh on immaculate "for it's age" and factory standard with no evidence of stinky dogs or owners and it all works aside for the aircon which doesn't and nor does the cruise control. Those were and still are on my list of things to do... but my wife, kids and jobs dictate that they too have sizeable to do lists to attend to and thus, the 850 has sat largely ignored under a cover in the garage for the past 12 months. This is, as with most cars of this era, best viewed as an ongoing labour of love and will need the odd weekend tinkering to keep it at it's prime.

I'm in Fife, in Scotland so factor that in first... we have trains, buses, those magic flying things and all of the above will drop you surprisingly close to my house, so close that I'd gladly pick you up if required. I'm more than happy to discuss the car with genuine people - if that's not you, please don't bother as I'm struggling for time just now and really can't spend several evenings sending your paint depth readings or taking diff oil samples away for analysis. Similarly, I'm not remotely interested in a part exchange or swap, please don't ask (unless you have a Legacy Spec B wagon, manual) and I will not entertain low ball offers unseen... or seen for that matter. Basically, if you're interested than be decent, it's all is ask.

Bumper tops have been repainted since the pictures were taken, if that offends you... well...

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£3750.00...