Highlights

Rare five-speed manual transmission variant, with the overwhelming majority of UK-market T-5Rs specified as automatics
Co-developed with Porsche, producing 243bhp from its turbocharged inline five-cylinder engine
Engine rebuilt in 2019 with a new turbocharger fitted the same year
Advisory-free MOT valid until March 2027; first-time pass with no advisories
Accompanied by service book, invoices, owner's book pack and V5C
Main dealer service in September 2024 at 110,413 miles; less than 1,000 miles since

The Appeal

The Volvo 850 T-5R is one of the most celebrated performance saloons of the 1990s. Co-developed with Porsche, its 243bhp turbocharged inline five-cylinder engine, complete with a timed overboost function, transformed Volvo's reputation from dependable family transport into something altogether more spirited. Capable of dispatching 0–62 mph in around six seconds, the T-5R earned its "flying brick" nickname and has since developed a devoted cult following among enthusiasts.

This Stone Black example is specified with the five-speed manual gearbox, a configuration that represents a tiny fraction of T-5R production and is particularly scarce among UK-market cars, where the overwhelming majority left the factory as automatics. The engine was rebuilt in 2019, with a new turbocharger and various ancillaries fitted later that year. Further mechanical work followed in 2021, including a new clutch assembly, suspension overhaul and air conditioning service. A main dealer service was carried out in September 2024, and the car has covered fewer than 1,000 miles since. The service book contains 11 stamps, supplemented by invoices documenting the mechanical investment this car has received. For the Volvo enthusiast seeking one of the rarest iterations of the 850, this manual T-5R warrants serious attention.

Key Information

Mileage: 111,272 miles, supported by service history
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: advisory-free MOT valid until March 2027; last tested in February 2026, which was a first-time pass with no advisories
Technical specs: 243bhp 2.3-litre inline five-cylinder turbocharged petrol (B5234T5), five-speed manual, with a timed overboost feature and electronically limited top speed of 155mph
Paperwork: service book, invoices, owner's book pack, Haynes service and repair manual, and V5C

Service book:

09/24 - 110,413 miles - Lipscomb Volvo
03/01 - 74,361 miles - Marshalls of Slough Volvo
03/00 - 68,654 miles - Triangle Ruislip
03/99 - 59,660 miles - Triangle Ruislip
04/98 - 52,356 miles - Triangle Ruislip
12/97 - 49,628 miles - Triangle Ruislip
11/96 - 39,603 miles - Squire Furneaux Volvo
06/96 - 30,502 miles - Squire Furneaux Volvo
02/96 - 20,391 miles - Squire Furneaux Volvo
10/95 - 10,054 miles - Squire Furneaux Volvo
06/95 - 3,598 miles - Squire Furneaux Volvo
05/95 - Delivery inspection - Unreadable

The Detail

Finished in Stone Black
Leather and Alcantara interior with wood inlays and blue carpets
Electrically adjustable front seats with three-position memory
Heated front seats
Air conditioning
Sunroof
Roof rails
Headlamp wipers
TRACS (Traction Control System)
Cassette stereo
17-inch 'Titan' five-spoke alloy wheels
Spare wheel supplied
Four previous registered keepers; current keeper since September 2023
Last service in September 2024 at 110,413 miles by Lipscomb Volvo; engine oil, oil filter, brake fluid, coolant, turbo return pipe replaced
In December 2021 at 109,162 miles, ACC UK Ltd and Motor Engineers UK Ltd carried out extensive vehicle repairs and servicing, including replacement of the clutch assembly, suspension overhaul with a new performance kit, an ignition switch replacement, and repairs of engine oil and thermostat leaks
Other minor work included an air conditioning service, heater assembly replacement, tailgate trim and strut repairs, replacement of a headlight washer valve and brake light switch, and replenishment of all necessary fluids
New turbocharger supplied by Turbo Developments in December 2019
Condenser, drier, compressor, and EBC brake discs and pads supplied in December 2019
Belt tensioner, engine pads, torque rod and belt supplied in December 2019
Engine rebuilt in July 2019 by J.R. Engineering; covered the cylinder head, head bolts, conversion set, piston rings, main bearings, big end bearings, oil pump, belt kit, and water pump
Gunmetal Grey brake callipers supplied in May 2019
Invoices on file for distributor cap, distributor arm, end pipe, bushings, oil filter, spark plugs
Bumper cover supplied in May 2018 by HSF Group Volvo in Slough
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