My newly acquired Gul Yellow 855 T5R

[JohnM 855 T5R]

Finally got round to getting my "dream" Volvo. I've had a string of them starting with:
1996 850 T5 CD Estate in Metallic Ruby Red - from new now sold
1998 C70 T5 GT Coupe in Saffron Pearl with all options - from new, sold
2008 C30 T5 Polestar R-Design SE Lux in pearlescent white - still have it
2011 C70 T5 Polestar Solstice Edition - still have it

The T5R is showroom perfect outside, mechanically absolutely perfect now that I've done all the oily bits plus engine mounts and brakes - and not a fault code in sight other than for a burnt out passenger side interior temp sensor. Can't buy one for love nor money so methinks a demon electronics engineer is required to make up a new thermistor for it. Only thing left to do is a retrim of the drivers seat and steering wheel as the Alcantara is a little tired

John

[Clan]

Originally Posted by JohnM 855 T5R

Finally got round to getting my "dream" Volvo. I've had a string of them starting with:
1996 850 T5 CD Estate in Metallic Ruby Red - from new now sold
1998 C70 T5 GT Coupe in Saffron Pearl with all options - from new, sold
2008 C30 T5 Polestar R-Design SE Lux in pearlescent white - still have it
2011 C70 T5 Polestar Solstice Edition - still have it

The T5R is showroom perfect outside, mechanically absolutely perfect now that I've done all the oily bits plus engine mounts and brakes - and not a fault code in sight other than for a burnt out passenger side interior temp sensor. Can't buy one for love nor money so methinks a demon electronics engineer is required to make up a new thermistor for it. Only thing left to do is a retrim of the drivers seat and steering wheel as the Alcantara is a little tired

John

Have you tried volvo for the sensor ? Its probably the same as in any other 800 series volvo .

[JohnM 855 T5R]

Yes, tried Volvo - apart from an astronomical price its been discontinued for years. Tried Scandix, Pfs, all the usual places - no joy

[XCR]

Thats rather lovely !

[Volvo6]

Very nice.

I do love our V70R but one day when money isn’t an object I might go out and buy an 850 T5R / R in yellow as well - it is in my opinion the definitive iteration of the breed.

[RaelG]

Beautiful car sir

[Clan]

Originally Posted by JohnM 855 T5R

Yes, tried Volvo - apart from an astronomical price its been discontinued for years. Tried Scandix, Pfs, all the usual places - no joy

I'M surprised , volvo usually keep that kind of thing , did they check the classic warehouse in sweden or just fob you off and say No they haven't got one ?

[rudi dudi]

Originally Posted by Clan

I'M surprised , volvo usually keep that kind of thing , did they check the classic warehouse in sweden or just fob you off and say No they haven't got one ?

Volvo are discontinuing a lot of things for the older cars these days.Volvo is a shadow of what it used to be and isn't really interested in the older stuff. It's main objective is to flog you a new car every 5 years or so, same as all the manufacturers these days.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by rudi dudi

Volvo are discontinuing a lot of things for the older cars these days.Volvo is a shadow of what it used to be and isn't really interested in the older stuff. It's main objective is to flog you a new car every 5 years or so, same as all the manufacturers these days.

did they check the classic warehouse or just look it up on their screen?

[JohnM 855 T5R]

The parts manager, Dave, at my local dealer is brilliant. He went through the whole UK network and the GCP classic parts warehouse. No joy. Best we can find is s/h on eBay from Lithuania - hmmmmmmmmmmm.