1996 Black 850 T5 auto estate for sale

apm · Jul 27th, 2009, 12:09

Hi all,

I'm selling my 1996 850 T5 estate. It's in the following ebay listing:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=250472353169

Please look here for details and pics.

Basically, we bought the car in May as a workhorse as we are moving house shortly. Just after I picked it up, the ABS light came on. I've replaced the two front ABS sensors, and re-soldered the ECU as per the instructions elsewhere on this site, but to no avail. I've decided to get shot while there's still MOT & tax left (sept and oct respectively), as I don't have the time and energy to carry on with the process of fixing it.

It's a real shame as I love the car; other than the ABS, it's in decent nick, with good bodywork and a peach of an engine. Lots of money has been spent by previous owners (inc timing belt), and I have replaced the rear discs and pads.

We don't really need it (is a second car), and as it's not able to fulfil its reason for purchase, it's time to go.

I paid £800 for it and have spent about £300; the ebay reserve is £300, but I'd really like north of £500.

Feel free to make me an offer or bid on the auction.

We're in Orpington, Kent (near Bromley).

PM me if you like: alex.mears@virgin.net

Cheers,

Alex.

thealchemyst · Jul 27th, 2009, 20:14

just had a quick look at your listing and the pics dont seem to be working except the last 2 might be worth you checking mate!

Blue 8 · Jul 27th, 2009, 20:29

As above^ your pics on the listing are not working

apm · Jul 28th, 2009, 15:25

Cheers chaps- don't know what's going on, the pics were working yesterday! Will re-upload them this pm.

BW,

Alex.

charlotte001 · Jul 30th, 2009, 16:50

When does the MoT run out ? Not bothered about the tax I'm exempt

AnthonyWebb · Sep 20th, 2009, 22:23

just seen this, i would have happily given you £500!

did you let it go for that?

T5norm · Sep 26th, 2009, 12:00

and it really is very good. I have another T5 est. manual but unfortunately the clutch has gone so I bought this as I needed a car for a trip to france (honeymoon!).

Loads of service history, real good nick but will be passing it on as I am not mechanically minded enough to sort out the ABS light issue (despite all the threads and info on here). If you are still interested in it let me know...

T5norm

Jul 27th, 2009, 12:09	#1
apm New Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2011 13:59 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orpington	1996 Black 850 T5 auto estate for sale Hi all, I'm selling my 1996 850 T5 estate. It's in the following ebay listing: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=250472353169 Please look here for details and pics. Basically, we bought the car in May as a workhorse as we are moving house shortly. Just after I picked it up, the ABS light came on. I've replaced the two front ABS sensors, and re-soldered the ECU as per the instructions elsewhere on this site, but to no avail. I've decided to get shot while there's still MOT & tax left (sept and oct respectively), as I don't have the time and energy to carry on with the process of fixing it. It's a real shame as I love the car; other than the ABS, it's in decent nick, with good bodywork and a peach of an engine. Lots of money has been spent by previous owners (inc timing belt), and I have replaced the rear discs and pads. We don't really need it (is a second car), and as it's not able to fulfil its reason for purchase, it's time to go. I paid £800 for it and have spent about £300; the ebay reserve is £300, but I'd really like north of £500. Feel free to make me an offer or bid on the auction. We're in Orpington, Kent (near Bromley). PM me if you like: alex.mears@virgin.net Cheers, Alex. __________________ S60 D5 2007 850 T5 1996

Jul 27th, 2009, 20:29	#3
Blue 8 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 13th, 2015 17:06 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Medway Towns	As above^ your pics on the listing are not working __________________ Stay away from negative people they have a problem for every solution. Ruby-red pearl 854 GLT 2.5 20v 62k.....Andy

Jul 28th, 2009, 15:25	#4
apm New Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2011 13:59 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orpington	Cheers chaps- don't know what's going on, the pics were working yesterday! Will re-upload them this pm. BW, Alex. __________________ S60 D5 2007 850 T5 1996

Jul 30th, 2009, 16:50	#5
charlotte001 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2012 11:13 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: norwich	T5 When does the MoT run out ? Not bothered about the tax I'm exempt __________________ Previous Volvos:850 GLT 2.5 20V Auto Saloon Silver. 1997 850 T-5 Auto Estate Nautic Blue Chipped ECU, V70 TCV, Carbon Cased Filter, 17inch alloys, Rattling Engine masking the suspension rattles. Engine doesn't rattle anymore

Sep 20th, 2009, 22:23	#6
AnthonyWebb Looking for 850 Estate Last Online: Jan 12th, 2010 20:25 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oxford	just seen this, i would have happily given you £500! did you let it go for that? __________________ Young, and wanting a Volvo ~~Looking to Buy 850 Estate!~~

Jul 27th, 2009, 20:14	#2
thealchemyst Master Member Last Online: Aug 22nd, 2018 20:57 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Coalville/Leicestershire	just had a quick look at your listing and the pics dont seem to be working except the last 2 might be worth you checking mate!

Sep 26th, 2009, 12:00	#7
T5norm New Member Last Online: Sep 25th, 2018 09:35 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: croydon	I bought the car! and it really is very good. I have another T5 est. manual but unfortunately the clutch has gone so I bought this as I needed a car for a trip to france (honeymoon!). Loads of service history, real good nick but will be passing it on as I am not mechanically minded enough to sort out the ABS light issue (despite all the threads and info on here). If you are still interested in it let me know... T5norm

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)