Hope your OP happens soon.
I have had a few Volvo's.
First a 1986 740 estate. 5 years. Cost me £425.00
2nd a 1989 240 GLT auto estate. Had this 10 years. Cost £350 in 2009. Sold for £500 a few years ago now, still on road. Sold with 234,000 miles.
A few years prior bought a 1996 940 LPT estate. £250. Bought the 940 as more quiet, ABS brakes, sunroof and had AC although not working currently.
Owned for five years now and all reliable. Use the 940 Volvo as my workhorse.
Like Auto's. Volvo got it just right on pick up/well matched.
Would like a Bertone 780 and P1800.
James