Somehow I've ended up with two volvos, an 850 and a 740. I don't want to, but I've decided it's time for the 740 to go.The volvo is a 740 estate. late
1988 (they revised the model with a lot of modifications in this year). It's a 1998cc in line 4 cylinder fuel injected. I am the second owner of the car which I bought in 1990.The bodywork is good apart from a small dent on the front o/s wing. The car is in a striking light blue with chrome trim and tow bar and electrics. Electric windows, heated seats, electric mirrors and power stearing. the interior is good with blue pinstripe seats. I have a brand new, never used set of tailor made seat covers which I will throw in free of charge as well as a haynes manual. The car has approx 9 months mot. The tax runs out at the end of september. It has had regular oil and filter changes.The car has had new front discs 30k mile ago. It's had new cam belt and fan belts about a couple of months ago, new radiator and new exhaust front pipe and first box (the rest of the exhaust is in good condition), new handbrake cable and new exhaust manifold gasket and new tailgate struts a short while ago. The engine is good with 170,000 miles on it. All the tyres are like brand new. the car was serviced about 6000 miles ago when i told the garage to go through it from front to back bumper. The fuel injection system has been completely overhauled. All receipts are there for anyone to see.
Now the bits that need attention. It drops a small amount of oil which i usually top up about once a month. I have replaced the fuel gauge but it is still erratic (a usual problem with this model). I just need time to do it again, it's a simple repair. The front passenger central lock motor is in need of replacement and the drivers door catch need attention. It shuts so long as you do it gently. the drivers door glass is in need of replacement £14 from Halfords. the rear light has a chip in it, it's not an mot fail and is not in need of replcement apart from cosmetic reasons (new one £40)
I wasn't meaning to replace this car and it was when i went for the new fuel guage i saw the 850, then volvo greed took over and before i knew where i was i ended up with 2 volvos.We wanted to keep the 740, it's been so handy but it's in the way and extra expense.
Based on this and other 740 cars in the second hand market , make me an offer what you think it's worth. I will try to answer any questions you may have as honestly as possible.
Roy