Highlights
- Manual gearbox
- Saloon body, with spacious boot
- Great Volvo build quality
The Appeal
This Volvo 850 flies the flag for the saloon variant of the model. Most people think of old Volvos as only ever being estate cars, but there were plenty sold as saloons. In fact, the estate wasn’t introduced until two years after the saloon had made its debut.
Finished in an attractive shade of metallic green, this 850 exhibits all the straight-line aesthetics you could wish for in a Volvo, with its acres of bonnet at the front and a humungous boot at the rear.
This car has had a few bumps and scrapes, but with some care and attention it could be brought back up to a high standard of finish. Volvos of this vintage have a reputation for longevity, so there should be plenty of life left in this Scandinavian saloon.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered on 1st January 1995
- MOT valid until March 2023
- V5C in vendor’s name
- Numerous historic MOT certificates on file
- Servicing invoices
- Original Volvo owner’s manual and folder
- MOT history shows no increase in mileage since 2017
The Interior
- Light brown leather upholstery
- Some wear and tear, particularly to the driver’s seat, where the leather is cracked and worn through in places
- Rear seats in good condition, with light creasing
- Driver’s footwell carpet stained
- Automatic climate control
- ‘Premium Sound System’
- The radio is missing its power/volume knob
- Wood-effect on dashboard remains in good condition
- Dials and gauges clear and bright
- All functions said to be working as they should, except the ignition barrel sometimes need to be pulled back to make full contact
- The headlining is generally good, with a small patch of sagging to the rear
- Door cards have a few scuffs
- Ruched door trims
- Spacious boot to rear
- Full size spare wheel with jack and wheel brace
The Exterior
- Fetching metallic green paintwork
- Some blemishes and scuffs throughout the paintwork
- Dents and repairs in many of the panels
- The rear left quarterlight has been repaired but still appears to be leaking a little
- Alloy wheels have some scuffs and chips to the rims
- The underside looks to be in good condition
- Heated wing mirrors and rear windscreen
The Mechanics
- 1,984cc five-cylinder engine
- Transverse mounted, driving the front wheels
- Produced 143bhp when new
- Manual transmission
- There are a few MOT advisories for play in the steering rack joint, a small oil leak and slight seepage from a the power steering ram
- The owner tells us that the car runs and drives well
Summary
This Volvo would make a great project for someone looking to return a car to its former glory, or as a very practical everyday classic which can transport a full load of passengers and luggage in comfort.
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