I've started working at a new place and now have a 50 miles/day commute. I don't use my Volvo very often and it isn't really necessary for me to have it. I will soon have owned it for a year and seeing as it has plenty of MoT left, it will be eminently eligible for the scrappage scheme. It will get me a hefty discount on a BMW 116i, which will be much more suitable for the mileage I'm currently doing than the selection of old bangers I'm trying to use for the job.
So here's the car:
1990/H Volvo 240 GLT estate
5-speed manual
194,000 miles
Full service history - not done more than 1000 miles since last serviced
MoT until mid-June 2010
Recently had two new Goodyear Excellence front tyres
Leather interior in generally good condition
Towbar
7-seater
Electric windows front & rear
Pop-up dealer-fit sunroof
Faults I'm aware of:
- Starter motor noisy and occasionally jams - new starter motor would be included with sale, I haven't been able to get the old one off because the bolts are awkward to get at and I don't have much time for that sort of thing.
- Slight blow from exhaust
- Heated seats don't work
- Steering wheel isn't straight when you're driving (tracking has been done, I presume they didn't bother aligning the steering wheel properly).
In my ownership I have fitted 13cm front speakers, a new Volvo aerial, a new rear light cluster lens and had several hundred (maybe even £1000) pounds' worth of work done to service the car properly and get it running right, including new engine mounts and work to the fuel injection system. I bought it because I've always loved these cars and needed a load-lugger while I was moving into my house last year.
It is currently taxed until the end of August next year
If you want to save the car from being scrapped I will sell it for £650 plus the cost of the tax disc at face value (£175).
Some pictures (I will try to take some more):
So here's the car:
1990/H Volvo 240 GLT estate
5-speed manual
194,000 miles
Full service history - not done more than 1000 miles since last serviced
MoT until mid-June 2010
Recently had two new Goodyear Excellence front tyres
Leather interior in generally good condition
Towbar
7-seater
Electric windows front & rear
Pop-up dealer-fit sunroof
Faults I'm aware of:
- Starter motor noisy and occasionally jams - new starter motor would be included with sale, I haven't been able to get the old one off because the bolts are awkward to get at and I don't have much time for that sort of thing.
- Slight blow from exhaust
- Heated seats don't work
- Steering wheel isn't straight when you're driving (tracking has been done, I presume they didn't bother aligning the steering wheel properly).
In my ownership I have fitted 13cm front speakers, a new Volvo aerial, a new rear light cluster lens and had several hundred (maybe even £1000) pounds' worth of work done to service the car properly and get it running right, including new engine mounts and work to the fuel injection system. I bought it because I've always loved these cars and needed a load-lugger while I was moving into my house last year.
It is currently taxed until the end of August next year
If you want to save the car from being scrapped I will sell it for £650 plus the cost of the tax disc at face value (£175).
Some pictures (I will try to take some more):
