Volvo 440 1.8is

[Phuz1on]

OK, long advert time so please bear with me...

This car has been in my family since it rolled off the factory line back in 1996. My wifes grandfather bought the car new at the age of 68 years of age, and had the car for 14 years, racking up only 70k miles. It eventually became a case of his eyesight deterioting to the point where he couldn't drive and I needed a car to fill a gap and so I flew down south and picked it up. Having never seen the car before I was amazed at the condition of it, it was like brand new...the interior was spotless, the exterior like new and the alloys did not have a blemish on them. The underneath was mint as it had been dry stored for its life. There is no rust whatsoever on the car.

The only thing wrong with it was it needed a new backbox and battery, which I did straight away.

I have ran the car without issue now since last year but need a van so its time to get rid. The car has developed a couple of minor issues since I picked it up, these are:

1. Nearside front wheel bearing is on the way out, this is getting done this week.

2. Centre section of exhaust is loose/blowing, I would do it myself and I may do if I find the time.

3. Bulbs behind the blower dials have gone.

4. Parcel shelf arms have snapped off, also the parcel shelf has a sun blind on it and its missing a clip.

Thats it, to a volvo enthusiast and someone with mechanical knowledge it can be immaculate again in no time.

Plus points:

MOT until end of July.

6 months tax.

4 good tyres and a spare.

Original jack etc all untouched.

Volvo cool box in boot.

Original volvo plastic mats.

Original roof rack and can throw in 2 x thule cycle carriers for an extra £80 (worth over £200)

Original volco headunit and electric aerial.

Aircon works great.

Alarm and immobiliser (immobiliser light not working) plus 2 keys and fobs.

Heated seats work great.

All electrics function fine and the car has a new battery on.

Overall the car is in exceptional condition for the age and in my opinion its in better condition than cars half its age.

Its rust free, good paintwork, solid engine and only 75k on the clock so tonnes of life in it. In a struggling economy its a great little car for the money.

All I am after for it, is £525 OVNO

Its currently on a private family plate which will be lifted this week.

I'm just about to go and wash it and get some pics up. Any questions, call me on 07429483005 or PM me...

Cheers
Craig

[Phuz1on]

http://gallery.me.com/c_perry#100202...lack&view=grid

Plenty of pics in that gallery, let me know if any of you have issues viewing them...

[Phuz1on]

Now on PH too...

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3660977.htm

[Paffel]

Lovely looking car, still up for sale?

Also - i'm not familiar with 440's - how many airbags?

[Phuz1on]

Good question, just the one I believe....definitely no passenger bag.

Still for sale yeah, but I only listed it this afternoon...

[Phuz1on]

Thought I'd link the pics:










The stereo in the photos is not included, besides that its a lot of car for the money and would take a weekend and not much money to get almost showroom...

[Phuz1on]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VISCziWGt0

[Phuz1on]

Also, just realised I didn't mention the service record.

I have the original volvo service book, fully stamped upto 60k, details as follows:

25/8/95 - 9 miles - delivery acceptance check, next service due at 10k.

20/8/96 - 6'245 miles - Full service, next due at 20k or 1 year.

14/8/97 - 12'095 miles - Full service, next due at 22k or 1 year.

10/8/98 - 17'614 - Full service, next due at 27k or 1 year.

10/8/99 - 24'053 - Full service, next due at 34k or 1 year.

18/7/00 - 30'021 - Full service, next due at 40k or 1 year.

23/7/01 - 36'093 - Full service, next due at 37k or 1 year.

25/7/02 - 41'010 - Full service and Timing Belt (with receipt), next due at 52k or 1 year.
25/7/03 - 45'468 - Full service, next due at 56k or 1 year.

19/7/05 - 54'188 - Full service, new tyres, brake fluid, new exhaust. Next due at 65k or 1 year.

19/7/07 - 59'802 - Full service, leads, cap and arm. Next due at 70k or 1 year.

20/7/09 - 65'673 - Full service, book not stamped but have recipt, next due at 75k or 1 year

21/7/10 - 67'314 - Full service, book not stamped but have receipt, next due at 78k or 1 year.

So thats a comprehensive service history, with the timing belt being done. Next service is due this summer or in 2k miles...

[Phuz1on]

Just took a quick snap of the history etc...

[Phuz1on]

Car is now sold...