'98 940 Celebration, 93k 1 previous owner

[nosuchuser]

Afraid to say this looks like my last Volvo. Deeply dispirited over the death of my V70R and I think it’s time for a new brand.
So here is my 940 Celebration Estate:
• Dark Olive Pearl Metallic
• 2.3 LPT (135bhp)
• Fred’s chips (not installed)
• Manual
• 93K
• Charcoal Half Leather
• Pholus 15” Alloys
• Roof Bars
• Front Fogs
• Egg crate grill
• Aircon (working)
• Electric Windows
• Alpine Head unit
• Load cover
• Boot Protector
• Dog Guard
• Volvo Mats
• MOT to May 2011, Tax to July 2011

I purchased this car in March 2009 with 91k on the clock needing an estate, thinking this would be a car for life and wanting something I could work on myself with an eye to tuning, chip it, up the boost, bigger injectors etc etc.
It was serviced and the cambelt changed (06/03/09 @91K) before I brought it, it now has 93k... (it’s not been used much)
1 owner before me
Original advert is here: http://volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=66162

Why am I selling?
In August 2009 I brought a V70R so the 940 went into storage in the in-laws garage. (Tyres pumped up, trickle charger, moved every 2 weeks etc)
The V70R was written off by a cretin under a year later and I’m still arguing with the other insurer as to the value of the car. Every time I drive the 940 it reminds me of how good the R was and while it certainly has character, it’s just too old school for me.
However I’ve driven it up to Suffolk a few times (160 miles each way) and it’s been very reliable. Had to jump start it after the heavy snow though.

Bad bits:
1: Clutch bite point is very low, I’ve had this checked by my garage and they bleed the clutch which has made it a bit better. But I’m used to it now and it doesn't bother me.
2: Washer pump for windscreen failed, I swapped the pumps around so at least the windscreen can be cleared. I have a replacement pump ready to go in to fix the rear washer not working.
3: While doing the pump I found that the clips holding the airbox base on were all broken off. So the lid is currently held on with zip ties. I’ve been trying to source a replacement base but no joy.
4: The top strip of the windscreen surround is a bit rusty, I have a replacement top and side strips ready to go on.
5: Interior fan only blows on 5, I’ve changed the thermal fuse but that hasn’t fixed it. I have a replacement relay from an older 940 but it’s a different design to the one I have. So I can’t be sure if it’s the resistor or a loss of contact on the rotary switch.

Interior is very good bar a mark on the dashboard where a pipes been rested on it
Exterior is very good, there are some touched up scratches here and there, a bit of bubbling on the driver’s side mirror mount, small dent on the rear passenger side wheel arch.

Bits ready to go on:
• Fuel and Ignition chips – purchased from Fred on Turbobricks - +80Hp and 77lb/ft with MBC (£250 at today’s rate)
• Comes with a daughter board to allow fitment to the EZK and an MBC
• Short throw gearshift – See the group buy in 700/900 sales £130
• New old stock Volvo Towbar – no electrics (ebay bargain )
• Spare heater vent, was considering fitting a boost gauge in there...
• Spare covers for the cubby holes in the boot. The car has a great head unit, shame about the speakers. Had a plan for fitting a couple of small subs in the cubby hole but...

Bar the clutch the car drives very well, pulls strongly, stops and starts in a straight.

All the old MOT’s , A4 box file holding lots of paperwork from the previous owner, Haynes manual.

Photos are from last summer, I was intending to sell it then but the V70 got killed so...

I’d like to see £1500 for the old girl with all the bits included. But open to offers. Car is in SE London.

[nosuchuser]

More pics

[nosuchuser]

hmm, no interest?

Priced too high with the issues? Or been too honest?

Offers considered; I'd rather sell her to an enthusiast than p/x

[Diesel-do-nicely]

Price is ok if it was perfect i 'd say
But you have described (potentially)several hundred pounds worth of faults to fix. Cluches can cost a fair bit in a garage now.

[nosuchuser]

Thanks

The first owner had the clutch replaced at 20k miles so this issue has been around for some time.

On the 700/900 brickboard faq:
http://www.brickboard.com/FAQ/700-90...edalEngagement

There's no leakage from the cylinders that I can see. When my local garage checked it out they couldn't see any problems with it - but then they didn't drop the gearbox to see what was going on in there.

So would £1000 be more reasonable? Bargain with the chips included

[nosuchuser]

Seriously, I need shot of this car, Saab waiting

Offers?

[nosuchuser]

Yay. Sold without the chips and the shortshift.

The chips and shortshift are being sold to a vpcuk dude but if that doesnt happen I'll post them on here

[Cheekydavex]

will make a great car for someone

[andyboy069]

Originally Posted by Cheekydavex

will make a great car for someone

The last post on this thread was February mate....

[rod25]

Originally Posted by andyboy069

The last post on this thread was February mate....

I thank he is trying to get his post count up ,