1991 classic volvo 240/ 245 estate (automatic)
2 – two previous owners from new, outstanding service history, outstanding condition.
£6, 950
genuine, guaranteed 103k miles from new with amazing service history, masses of invoices, mots and just 2 previous owners.
j67 wwc has covered just 103, 000 since new.
just 3, 000 miles a year – honest john (daily telegraph) states – these cars are capable of ‘starship enterprise’ mileages. expected to cover 350, 000 miles
this outstanding volvo 240 se is in dark blue metallic with matching dark blue velour interior - which is like new.
this car was bought new in 1991 from lancaster volvo, a main volvo dealer. the rear window sticker and both number plates carry the lancaster volvo details. included is full paperwork history for this car.
as can be seen this car has been cherished and serviced (invoices and service book back this up) there are bills for additional money spent including – cambelt service, tyres, steering rack, new automatic gearbox.
from 1991-2002 the car was serviced by the original supplying main volvo dealer.
from 2002 on it has been serviced after by various garages as listed below.
this volvo really is in truly outstanding condition inside, outside and mechanically.
it drives smoothly with no squeaks, rattles or bumps - indeed it drives just like you would expect a good volvo should. everything works and the air conditioning system has recently just been converted to run on r134a gas.
practical, incredibly safe, reliable, this car has the 2. 3 ‘red block’ engine renowned for its reliability and longevity. power steering and automatic box, it is a pleasure and easy to drive.
complete with the volvo documentation, service book, manual, three keys, and piles and piles of bills.
i believe this car has an unbeatable history & the original main dealer number plates, rear window sticker and service & mot history substantiate this.
it really is a superb car and has been very much-loved and cared-for by its previous owners.
within the last 3, 000 miles it’s had:
- a new gearbox
- new steering rack
- cambelt service
- air conditioning upgrade
service book contains the following stamped services:
28-10-1991 – 94 miles lancaster volvo
21-11-1991 - 662 miles lancaster volvo
21-10-1992 – 3, 161 miles lancaster volvo
28-10-1993 – 7, 040 miles lancaster volvo
17-10-1994 – 14, 777 miles lancaster volvo
08-06-1995 – 17, 802 miles lancaster volvo
13-10-1995 – 20, 503 miles lancaster volvo
11-10-1996 – 27, 787 miles lancaster volvo
09-04-1977 – 31, 495 miles lancaster volvo
10-10-1997 – 34, 370 miles lancaster volvo
09-04-1998 – 37, 974 miles lancaster volvo
09-10-1998 – 41, 777 miles lancaster volvo
stamp obliterates details lancaster volvo
??-??-1999 - 49, 723 miles lancaster volvo
26-06-2000 - 53, 689 miles lancaster volvo
26-03-2001 – 57, 889 miles lancaster volvo
04-10-2001 – 60, 689 miles lancaster volvo
04-10-2001 – 60, 689 miles lancaster volvo
25-04-2002 – 63, 722 miles lancaster volvo
02-10-2002 – 65, 806 miles lancaster volvo
12-09-2007 – 78, 132 miles smith garage
02-10-2008 – 85, 531 miles smith garage
08-08-2010 – 85, 806 miles smith garage
18-10-2013 – 93, 316 miles smith garage
18-01-2015 – 95, 803 miles smith garage
05-11-2015 – 96, 886 miles cambelt
03-12-2015 – 97, 212 miles just volvo centre
further services carried out below but not recorded in service book
13-11-2015 – 97, 060 miles – brake pads and exhaust
23-03-2016 – 97, 999 miles – computer alignment
28-10-2016 - ??,??? miles – bosch battery
14-06-2017 - ??,??? miles – replacement battery
11-07-2017 – 99, 305 miles – gearbox oil
03-08-2017 - 99, 339 miles – new gearbox (£2, 100)
25-10-2017 - ??,??? miles – windscreen washer pump
04-07-2018 - ??,??? miles – pas fluid changed
18-07-2018 -100, 249 miles – service
12-12-2018 - 100, 527 miles – new steering rack
04-01-2019 – 100, 533 miles – new steering rack?
19-03-2019 - ???,??? miles – volvo dash bulb
28-03-2019 - ???,??? miles – repack wheel bearings
07-02-2020 – 100, 925 miles – service
11-08-2020 - ???,??? miles – window fuse fix stereo
27-10-2020 - ???,??? miles – replace tailgate wiring
24-02-2021 - ???,??? miles – service
01-06-2021 - ???,??? miles – 2 tyres
18-11-2021 – 101, 833 miles – service
07-01-2022 – 101, 897 miles - service
05-10-2022 – 102, 402 miles – service + boot struts
09-01-2023 – 102, 490 miles – cambelt service
06-06-2023 – 102, 762 miles – bulbs+4 wheel align
14-02-2024 - ???,??? miles – new rear jet washer
14-02-2024 - ???,??? miles – new grill badge
24-02-2024 - ???,??? miles – aircon conversion r134a
??-??-???? - ???,??? miles - service
as demonstrated, this excellent example of a volvo 240 estate has been lovingly cared for ensuring it remains in a truly outstanding mechanical condition.
these classic 240 volvos and now in great demand by volvo and classic car enthusiasts and prices are rising. see car and classics article in 2021
they are also in demand by those that know and appreciate the build quality and reliability of these cars, one volvo has now covered 3, 000, 000 miles from new and still going strong.
i am positive that this stunning and original example will serve their new owner extremely well, but they must also be ready to be stopped and asked all about it…
it’s cheap to insure too, i’m paying £120 a year under a classic car policy.
features:
• service history (from new)
• all volvo documents & handbooks etc
• proven mileage
• excellent smooth 2. 3 red block engine
• automatic gearbox 3 gears + overdrive
• air conditioing (r12 upgraded to r132a)
. front & rear seat belts
. electric mirrors
. folding rear seats
. front electric windows
. heated mirrors
• cloth seat trim
• heated seats
• heated rear window
• rear wiper
• rear washer
• mud flaps
• fog lights
• headlamp wipers
• a 2024 service has been booked
• a new mot has been booked
if you are looking for a classic volvo 240 estate, i suggest that you go and view others available and then come and see this one. i believe genuine buyers will choose this one for its proven history, mileage and outstanding condition.
there are of course, a few small stone chips and marks, as you would expect. but i believe this car presents better than many cars that are far, far newer than this 33 year-old car… it really is in outstanding condition inside, outside, and mechanically
if would like to know any more about the car, please feel free to contact me.
