850 t5-r

leersv · Mar 16th, 2009, 18:56

Unfortunately it is crunch time.
If there is no interest in what must be one of the last good examples of these cars then i will drive it to a breakers who agreed to buy it off me and thinks that it is worth more in bits than it is as a whole.

The car is an automatic estate, olive green, with a genuine 95.5k miles. First registered in November 1995/N the car has a full service history and 2 former keepers. I also have the last 4 MOT’s.

Since I have owned the car it has been serviced by both RT Mechanics in Liphook and more recently SW Autos in Biddendon who are both performance Volvo specialists.

I have receipts for all work undertaken including replacement cam belt, replacement battery, wishbone arms and numerous other works. Also it still has the original T5R mats, document wallet and the load cover.

Additionally a tow bar has been fitted, but it has never towed, I have used it to mount a bike rack to.

There are only 2 problems that I am aware of. There is a crack in the plastic near the CD changer (see photo) and more recently the gearbox has started slipping and is now in limp mode. All of the other toys work.

Otherwise it drives well. and i would say is in good condition. I will be taking it to the breakers on Sat 28th March.

£700 will grab you a bargain and and a fine example.

Some may notice that I have advertised it previously but was perhaps a little optimistic on the price.

Lee

AcidicDavey · Mar 16th, 2009, 19:42

You can not take this to the Breakers you fool, no matter what they offer.
At £700 it shouldn't take long to sell.

Matt Reynolds · Mar 16th, 2009, 21:22

Here here,i have just rescued a 850 r or i would be interested,im sure it will sell for that money try not to let it go to a breaker

Regards,matt

John_C · Mar 16th, 2009, 21:33

I really hope it finds a home with someone who will repair it as it looks a nice car.

volvobm · Mar 16th, 2009, 22:28

about the gearbox, can you explain limp mode

leersv · Mar 17th, 2009, 07:08

Limp mode - the arrow light on the dash is flashing and you can feel the car is not developing full power. As far as i understand this happens when the ecu detects a fault in the engine or gearbox and limits power to prevent damage.

gerx · Mar 17th, 2009, 08:22

Hello,

Like to buy your car offering you uk 550 pound.

Please let me know.
You can reach me direct gmhslot@planet.nl

We are buying weekly volvo cars in the UK, and have transport every week.

leersv · Mar 17th, 2009, 10:35

I have PM'd you

marcher · Mar 25th, 2009, 18:58

leersv,
Did you sell this car??? i'm just outside Canterbury and very intrested in it.
cheers
marcher

marcher · Mar 25th, 2009, 19:00

you also have a PM m8

Mar 16th, 2009, 19:42	#2
AcidicDavey Younger Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2022 00:10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hereford	You can not take this to the Breakers you fool, no matter what they offer. At £700 it shouldn't take long to sell. __________________ Current cars 98 V70 AWD - The Volvo with a twist! 96 Volvo 850 R Estate x2 01 Alfa 166 3.0 V6 'Zender'. + LY Clio 182

Mar 16th, 2009, 21:22	#3
Matt Reynolds Member Last Online: Dec 6th, 2014 19:40 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chesterfield	Here here,i have just rescued a 850 r or i would be interested,im sure it will sell for that money try not to let it go to a breaker Regards,matt __________________ 205 gti 1.9 mega! 855 R yay at last !- sold v70 t5 ph2 -its green- sold 2003 iveco daily swb racing van 855 TDI - latest fling !

Mar 16th, 2009, 21:33	#4
John_C Allons-y! Last Online: Jun 8th, 2020 15:32 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Winchester	I really hope it finds a home with someone who will repair it as it looks a nice car.

Mar 16th, 2009, 22:28	#5
volvobm Member Last Online: May 5th, 2024 20:57 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dublin	about the gearbox, can you explain limp mode

Mar 17th, 2009, 07:08	#6
leersv New Member Last Online: Apr 5th, 2009 21:31 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: SE London	Limp mode - the arrow light on the dash is flashing and you can feel the car is not developing full power. As far as i understand this happens when the ecu detects a fault in the engine or gearbox and limits power to prevent damage.

Mar 17th, 2009, 08:22	#7
gerx New Member Last Online: Aug 3rd, 2011 20:37 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: uden	Hello, Like to buy your car offering you uk 550 pound. Please let me know. You can reach me direct gmhslot@planet.nl We are buying weekly volvo cars in the UK, and have transport every week.

Mar 17th, 2009, 10:35	#8
leersv New Member Last Online: Apr 5th, 2009 21:31 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: SE London	I have PM'd you

Mar 25th, 2009, 18:58	#9
marcher Junior Member Last Online: Mar 4th, 2021 00:59 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: kent	leersv, Did you sell this car??? i'm just outside Canterbury and very intrested in it. cheers marcher

Mar 25th, 2009, 19:00	#10
marcher Junior Member Last Online: Mar 4th, 2021 00:59 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: kent	you also have a PM m8

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