Highlights
- One of only 10 on the road, as reported by How Many Left
- Top-of-the-range specification with 7-seat configuration
- Recently recommissioned by Volvo specialists
- Registered as a Historic vehicle (tax exempt)
- New battery fitted
- ULEZ compliant
The Appeal
The '80s made clear that Volvo were the undisputed kings of the Estate Car, and the Volvo 265 was the perfect flag bearer. Luxurious, rock-solid and with legendary durability, these high-end cars felt endlessly sophisticated, with a positively cavernous cabin and a proud, limo-evoking front end.
This rare example is one of just ten believed to still be on the British network. Recently recommissioned by marque specialists, this 7-seater estate is beyond practical and eminently drivable, with plenty of originality both inside and out.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in the UK on 11th July 1983
- Four former registered keepers with the current owner since July 2025
- Purchased after a 9-month wait during recommissioning
- Work carried out by Volvo specialists Shaun Donnelly's 240 Workshop in Manchester
- Engine retuned by Volvo specialists Gary White and Simon Miller
- Previous MOT issues addressed
- ULEZ compliant
- Registered as a Historic vehicle (tax exempt)
- Recently recommissioned using a donor car
The Condition
- Highly original condition
- Body repairs reportedly completed
- Some areas of paint loss and corrosion around the headlights
- Gentle blistering and bubbling
- Gentle patina to the brightwork
- Doors replaced with those taken from a donor car
- Original alloys
- Clean blue velour interior
- Original seats with no tears or rips
- 7-seater with seat belts (including 2 extra seats in rear)
- Features electric windows and doors
- Power-assisted steering
- Brand new battery
The Mechanics
- 2,849cc (2.8-litre) 6-cylinder engine
- 3-speed automatic transmission
- Believed to be mechanically standard
- The vendor reports that the car drives well and keeps up with traffic in all conditions
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