Volvo Community Forum. The Forums of the Volvo Owners Club

Forum Rules Volvo Owners Club About VOC Volvo Gallery Links Volvo History Volvo Press
Go Back   Volvo Owners Club Forum > "Technical Topics" > 850 / S70 & V70 '96-'99 / C70 '97-'05 General > 850/x70 S1 Sales

Notices

Information
  • VOC Members: There is no login facility using your VOC membership number or the details from page 3 of the club magazine. You need to register in the normal way
  • AOL Customers: Make sure you check the 'Remember me' check box otherwise the AOL system may log you out during the session. This is a known issue with AOL.
  • AOL, Yahoo and Plus.net users. Forum owners such as us are finding that AOL, Yahoo and Plus.net are blocking a lot of email generated from forums. This may mean your registration activation and other emails will not get to you, or they may appear in your spam mailbox

Thread Informations

Volvo 850 GLT 2.5 manual 10v (7 seater)

Views : 1094

Replies : 8

Users Viewing This Thread :  

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old Dec 30th, 2013, 21:15   #1
lixah
Master Member
 
lixah's Avatar
 

Last Online: Yesterday 16:30
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Staffordshire
Default Volvo 850 GLT 2.5 manual 10v (7 seater)

The time has come to sell my 850, i haven't owned for long, but changes in insurance means it makes sense for me to sell. and im finally taking the jump to my first T5!

I haven't long owned this car, but shes never once failed me. GLT spec, with half leather interior, manual, 5 speed. 2.5L 10v engine. Has the 2 boot seats.
Overall this car is in decent condition, but theres some rust on both arches (one is quite bad, see picture) privacy tints on all rear windows. some parking marks on rear bumper.

I'll start off with the bad spots;

- Mileometer not working since i had the car (stuck on 204k) However i believe it is close to this, as its around 200k on last MOT. Never planned to get it fixed because of the work involved in job, didn't seem worth it to me.

- ABS light on (I planned on sorting this out sometime before next MOT however never got around to it, not sure exactly why the light is on, my mechanic suggested it would likely need a new ABS module)

- MOT suggests slight oil leak (oil cap) I have done the tests and believe that the car would benefit from the PCV system being serviced. I must stress that this really is a very small leak, I had new oil in the car when i purchased, and upon checking it recently, its still up to the "max" line. but personally I did plan to fix the PCV system, and I would suggest its new owner to do it.

Good points;

- Very full service recently (last month) including;
> Oil
> Oil Filter
> Spark plugs
> Air filter
> All front brake pads
> New thermostat
> New Coolant temp sensor.
> New Control arm N/S (was advisory on MOT)
> Tracking
This service made a huge difference to how she drives. I must point out, even though she drives very straight now, there is a bit of judder at high speeds 90+ I think the wheels probably need balancing, or something.

- Almost 6 months TAX
- MOT until July 2014
- 7 seater
- Everything working on the car.

Overall shes a decent car, drives well, and is good value since shes got long Tax and MOT. Just driven her to and from Leeds (from Tamworth, Staffordshire) and had absolutely no problems, also managed to get 40MPG, not too bad for an old tank. but you can expect a lot less in traffic, (I was keeping to ~60mph) or smaller journeys. Saying that, if you drive carefully you can get 30 average, that's what i was getting (90% shopping trip journys)

Car available for viewing anytime (before 5pm on weekends)

I'm looking for £500ovno.

I don't have many pics atm, but i'll get some more up tomorrow,

Cheers, Matt


Last edited by lixah; Dec 30th, 2013 at 21:18.
lixah is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Dec 31st, 2013, 09:45   #2
minty
Trader
 
minty's Avatar
 

Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 20:13
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Derby County FC
Default

Hi matt. Will this mean the parts i saved for you are no longer needed??
__________________
1991 480 ES
1989 240 GL
1997 V70
minty is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Dec 31st, 2013, 13:06   #3
lixah
Master Member
 
lixah's Avatar
 

Last Online: Yesterday 16:30
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Staffordshire
Default

Hi minty,
Apologies if the message didn't reach you. I PMd you awhile ago (soon after finding out)
Regards Matt
lixah is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Dec 31st, 2013, 13:55   #4
minty
Trader
 
minty's Avatar
 

Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 20:13
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Derby County FC
Default

Didn't get no PM Matt, but not to worry buddy. Good luck with the sale
__________________
1991 480 ES
1989 240 GL
1997 V70
minty is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Dec 31st, 2013, 14:02   #5
rippedoffagain
Premier Member
 

Last Online: Nov 16th, 2019 19:20
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Yorkshire
Default

Looks like just what I was after, for sometime next year when I'm next not skint

Looks like a decent motor. The wobble over 90mph shouldn't be a problem for use on British roads, seeing as the speed limit is 70mph
rippedoffagain is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Dec 31st, 2013, 14:02   #6
lixah
Master Member
 
lixah's Avatar
 

Last Online: Yesterday 16:30
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Staffordshire
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by minty View Post
Didn't get no PM Matt, but not to worry buddy. Good luck with the sale
sorry, sent to wrong person. PMed you.
lixah is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to lixah For This Useful Post:
Old Dec 31st, 2013, 14:55   #7
lixah
Master Member
 
lixah's Avatar
 

Last Online: Yesterday 16:30
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Staffordshire
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by rippedoffagain View Post
Looks like just what I was after, for sometime next year when I'm next not skint

Looks like a decent motor. The wobble over 90mph shouldn't be a problem for use on British roads, seeing as the speed limit is 70mph
its really less than a wobble, just judders about a bit. and I meant when im in germany, on the autobahn of course!

-Matt
lixah is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Jan 2nd, 2014, 10:09   #8
lixah
Master Member
 
lixah's Avatar
 

Last Online: Yesterday 16:30
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Staffordshire
Default

Bump, lots of pictures added, Also just to note, this head unit won't be sold with the car, but i do have another 2, so you can take your pick.































Last edited by lixah; Jan 2nd, 2014 at 10:46.
lixah is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Jan 4th, 2014, 18:02   #9
lixah
Master Member
 
lixah's Avatar
 

Last Online: Yesterday 16:30
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Staffordshire
Default

----- sold -----
lixah is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


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

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 09:59.


Powered by vBulletin
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.