Buying a T5 what Problems should I look out for?

nemesisthewarlock · Sep 17th, 2021, 17:08

Ok my inner speeding teenager has been looking for a more sporty wagon, although I still love my 960 estate.

My brother encouraging my teenage self into naughtiness and as a complete Volvophile; - he has 4! Has found a relatively cheap 850 t5 Automatic and I am off to look at it tomorrow what potential problems should I look for?

JohnM 855 T5R · Sep 17th, 2021, 17:13

This gives you everything you need to know.

https://garagedreams.net/buyers-guid...ers-guide-2020

Good Luck
John

RollingThunder · Sep 18th, 2021, 10:14

Have a look at my website - https://www.850r.co.uk there is a buying guide there

nemesisthewarlock · Sep 18th, 2021, 18:29

Well it was a great run to into Norfolk with my 960 estate to look at the 850 T5 auto saloon but for me it was "Norfolk'n'Good!"

Turns out the car didn't have an MOT and therefore no test drive was possible

- Something neither my brother or myself knew before we went.

For the money being asked £2k the car was tatty but salvageable, £500 would get it on the road with an MOT and a good clean and a mop would transform the outside but it is not one for me.

Given that a more desired and tidy 850 t5 auto estate with 40k less mileage can be got for around £5k it was a pass for me.

This estate is £4999 now on eBay:

The car I looked at was a barn find really that has been off the road for 8 years...hopefully someone will take it on.. just not me.

Meanwhile back in my 960 and smiling

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Sep 17th, 2021, 17:08	#1
nemesisthewarlock 3.o Last Online: Jun 16th, 2022 11:07 Join Date: May 2021 Location: March	Buying a T5 what Problems should I look out for? Ok my inner speeding teenager has been looking for a more sporty wagon, although I still love my 960 estate. My brother encouraging my teenage self into naughtiness and as a complete Volvophile; - he has 4! Has found a relatively cheap 850 t5 Automatic and I am off to look at it tomorrow what potential problems should I look for?

Sep 17th, 2021, 17:13	#2
JohnM 855 T5R VOC Member Last Online: Jan 20th, 2023 10:58 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Tittensor	This gives you everything you need to know. https://garagedreams.net/buyers-guid...ers-guide-2020 Good Luck John __________________ Past : 96 855 T5 CD ruby red, 98 C70GT T5 coupe Saffron, 04 C70GT T5 convertible Navy Present : 95 855 T5R Gul Yellow 08 C30SE Lux T5 Polestar 11 C70 Solstice T5 Polestar 19 XC40 T5 R-Design Polestar

Sep 18th, 2021, 10:14	#3
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	Have a look at my website - https://www.850r.co.uk there is a buying guide there __________________ S40 2.4i '07 Japanese import '96 850R - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=312484 Ex Danish Embassy '96 940 GLE LPT - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=326071

Sep 18th, 2021, 18:29	#4
nemesisthewarlock 3.o Last Online: Jun 16th, 2022 11:07 Join Date: May 2021 Location: March	Well it was a great run to into Norfolk with my 960 estate to look at the 850 T5 auto saloon but for me it was "Norfolk'n'Good!" Turns out the car didn't have an MOT and therefore no test drive was possible - Something neither my brother or myself knew before we went. For the money being asked £2k the car was tatty but salvageable, £500 would get it on the road with an MOT and a good clean and a mop would transform the outside but it is not one for me. Given that a more desired and tidy 850 t5 auto estate with 40k less mileage can be got for around £5k it was a pass for me. This estate is £4999 now on eBay: The car I looked at was a barn find really that has been off the road for 8 years...hopefully someone will take it on.. just not me. Meanwhile back in my 960 and smiling user222499_pic11633_1621640409.jpg Last edited by nemesisthewarlock; Sep 18th, 2021 at 19:05.

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