My 740 GLT For sale

zetor160 · May 29th, 2011, 22:26

I am sadly having to part with my lovely 740 GLT 16v. It has recently flown through an Mot test and is due the next test April 24th 2012.
Tax runs out at the end of May, I would be wiling to tax at buyers'expense.

In Jan this year it had new discs,pads and flexis on the front, front wheel bearings re-packed and the plugs and oil and filter(OE) are on 3600 miles.

Auto transmission that's in excellent condition and the car has been a very reliable daily runner for the last year. It has a black leather interior fitted from my previous GLE and a standard Volvo Radio/Cassette (original jobbie). The interior is all very clean and tidy and in good condition.

It has a solid exhaust system which should last at least another 12 months before anything needs replacing. All electrics work perfectly (except heated seats - need wiring in as different plugs) and the rear tyres are nearly new 205-65-15's, which give her a nice lift and purposeful look.
I am open to offers on this beauty as I don't know what she is realistically worth in the current economic climate - I hope to be attaching photos to this ad once the B/Hols are over.
Regards all

rogerthechorister · May 30th, 2011, 10:43

That's the key issue...

Oh, and when were the cam belts last done and was the balance shaft belt removed and is she the 3:31 rear end (probably not on an auto)

And was she fitted with the rare optional LSD?

Oh, and if estate should have nivos - when were they last changed?

zetor160 · May 30th, 2011, 18:48

Ok..my omission - it's a saloon so no nivos to worry about, it has the beam axle so no indy.suspension either.
I have no idea what axle it has - what I would say is that it surprised my as to how good it was in the snow last winter.
This car really does drive lovely and I am loathe to sell it, the wife has now a job near home so it will not be needed any more.

zetor160 · May 30th, 2011, 18:52

I have no solid record of when the cambelt/balancer belts were done other than a verbal 'they were done six months ago' when I bought the car in late May 2010.
I took the covers off not long after to inspect the belts and they did indeed look very fresh at that time.
It has performed economical service for me in the time I have owned it - as with all cars of this age, I suggest seeing before buying if you are pedantic in your tastes!
Regards

brodgar · May 31st, 2011, 09:26

mileage and first date of registration please

zetor160 · May 31st, 2011, 09:46

The mileage of the car is just under 120k, although it shows 187k at the moment due to an instrument cluster change from my now broken up GLE.

Car is on a 'G' plate and was registered in May 1990. It has a 940 front end.. (for the purists lol!)

Hving re-filled with Shell fuel - it seems that she's now happy again and has stopped cutting out. Took her for a nice run up the Swansea valley last night and she was pulling like a train and never once cut out.
Hooray for the B234F IMO one of if not the best motor Volvo ever made.

zetor160 · May 31st, 2011, 22:43

Here are the photos of my 740 GLT.

https://picasaweb.google.com/Gareth....PbvPDBm-PViAE#

Feel free to ask any Q's.
Regards

rogerthechorister · Jun 1st, 2011, 12:06

Are those 15 inch Rigel wheels? I didn't think they fitted over ABS, and she should have ABS - has she?

What tyre size?

Can we have a picture of the bit on the edge of the driver's seat that always gets worn to a hole by the seatbelt, please?

Yes, I'm interested...

zetor160 · Jun 1st, 2011, 15:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by rogerthechorister

Are those 15 inch Rigel wheels? I didn't think they fitted over ABS, and she should have ABS - has she?

What tyre size?

Can we have a picture of the bit on the edge of the driver's seat that always gets worn to a hole by the seatbelt, please?

Yes, I'm interested...

Hi Roger,

Yes you are right the car does have ABS and it works well..just tried it on the grass prior to taking the photos.
I cleaned the whole brake system up in Jan as the ABS light had been on since I bought her - it seems a clean of the sensor rings and new discs and pads did the job.
I'm going up to Mid-Wales in her tonight so will have pictures of the drivers seat sometime tomorrow. I can assure you though that there is little wear on it and certainly not even come close to a hole!
The alloys are off of my previous GLE - I think they are called 'Rigas'??
Sizes are: Rear-205-65-15(nearly new)
Fronts: 195-65-15(MOT advisory due to low tread - 2mm)
Note: if anyone prefers, car can be sold with steelies all round with excellent tyres but on 195-60-15 tyres which makes her sit considerably lower. I prefer the higher ride height of the 205's.

zetor160 · Jun 3rd, 2011, 10:44

The silence is deafening lol...No offers on this then lads..??

I had hoped it would go to a cherished home - 700's in this condition are few and far between. Any offers before it goes on the dreaded e-bay?

May 29th, 2011, 22:26	#1
zetor160 Senior Member Last Online: May 4th, 2013 23:35 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Swansea	My 740 GLT For sale I am sadly having to part with my lovely 740 GLT 16v. It has recently flown through an Mot test and is due the next test April 24th 2012. Tax runs out at the end of May, I would be wiling to tax at buyers'expense. In Jan this year it had new discs,pads and flexis on the front, front wheel bearings re-packed and the plugs and oil and filter(OE) are on 3600 miles. Auto transmission that's in excellent condition and the car has been a very reliable daily runner for the last year. It has a black leather interior fitted from my previous GLE and a standard Volvo Radio/Cassette (original jobbie). The interior is all very clean and tidy and in good condition. It has a solid exhaust system which should last at least another 12 months before anything needs replacing. All electrics work perfectly (except heated seats - need wiring in as different plugs) and the rear tyres are nearly new 205-65-15's, which give her a nice lift and purposeful look. I am open to offers on this beauty as I don't know what she is realistically worth in the current economic climate - I hope to be attaching photos to this ad once the B/Hols are over. Regards all

May 30th, 2011, 10:43	#2
rogerthechorister Rogerthechorister Last Online: Dec 16th, 2023 02:15 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rochester	Saloon or estate? That's the key issue... Oh, and when were the cam belts last done and was the balance shaft belt removed and is she the 3:31 rear end (probably not on an auto) And was she fitted with the rare optional LSD? Oh, and if estate should have nivos - when were they last changed?

May 30th, 2011, 18:48	#3
zetor160 Senior Member Last Online: May 4th, 2013 23:35 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Swansea	740 GLT 16v Saloon For Sale Ok..my omission - it's a saloon so no nivos to worry about, it has the beam axle so no indy.suspension either. I have no idea what axle it has - what I would say is that it surprised my as to how good it was in the snow last winter. This car really does drive lovely and I am loathe to sell it, the wife has now a job near home so it will not be needed any more.

May 31st, 2011, 09:26	#5
brodgar I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 27th, 2012 10:56 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Forest Row	== mileage and first date of registration please

May 31st, 2011, 09:46	#6
zetor160 Senior Member Last Online: May 4th, 2013 23:35 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Swansea	Apologies for the omission The mileage of the car is just under 120k, although it shows 187k at the moment due to an instrument cluster change from my now broken up GLE. Car is on a 'G' plate and was registered in May 1990. It has a 940 front end.. (for the purists lol!) Hving re-filled with Shell fuel - it seems that she's now happy again and has stopped cutting out. Took her for a nice run up the Swansea valley last night and she was pulling like a train and never once cut out. Hooray for the B234F IMO one of if not the best motor Volvo ever made.

May 30th, 2011, 18:52	#4
zetor160 Senior Member Last Online: May 4th, 2013 23:35 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Swansea	I have no solid record of when the cambelt/balancer belts were done other than a verbal 'they were done six months ago' when I bought the car in late May 2010. I took the covers off not long after to inspect the belts and they did indeed look very fresh at that time. It has performed economical service for me in the time I have owned it - as with all cars of this age, I suggest seeing before buying if you are pedantic in your tastes! Regards

May 31st, 2011, 22:43	#7
zetor160 Senior Member Last Online: May 4th, 2013 23:35 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Swansea	740 GLT B234F Photos at last Here are the photos of my 740 GLT. https://picasaweb.google.com/Gareth....PbvPDBm-PViAE# Feel free to ask any Q's. Regards

Jun 1st, 2011, 12:06	#8
rogerthechorister Rogerthechorister Last Online: Dec 16th, 2023 02:15 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rochester	Looking at teh pictures... Are those 15 inch Rigel wheels? I didn't think they fitted over ABS, and she should have ABS - has she? What tyre size? Can we have a picture of the bit on the edge of the driver's seat that always gets worn to a hole by the seatbelt, please? Yes, I'm interested...

Jun 3rd, 2011, 10:44	#10
zetor160 Senior Member Last Online: May 4th, 2013 23:35 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Swansea	740 glt The silence is deafening lol...No offers on this then lads..?? I had hoped it would go to a cherished home - 700's in this condition are few and far between. Any offers before it goes on the dreaded e-bay?

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