Unusual - Page 2

costajus · Aug 27th, 2018, 15:28

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One of them just about does......Try Y259PRD....worked on MOT History check

Blimey, you must be able to see around corners in photographs

Nothing scary coming up in the MoT history.

ITSv40 · Aug 27th, 2018, 20:35

That is not a Collection Special Edition, but a bog standard 2001 model with a dodgy respray. The collection was only available in 2004-5 and was Volvo's last ditch attempt to entice purchasers through the doors, before the new C70 hardtop convertible hit the showroom. The Alcantara interior is also standard for that age of car. Interesting that the advertiser does not show any open bonnet or door shots, I suspect the original paint will show and will be in a different colour.

pepper16 · Aug 27th, 2018, 20:48

Hi...just my thoughts.....
Wheels....they look similar to a multi spoke that was standard (silver) from maybe 2003 onwards...of course I stand to be corrected, and welcome it....but it's hard to tell as they've had an awful 'spray job'.
If it's what I think it is....it's the standard alloy...unless you chose to upgrade to comet or others....but this only applies to early C70. ...which would equate to a y reg plate ? So makes sense.
However...what's weird is the aluminium finish trim which I thought was only available much later?
I have to say the half leather seats completely foxes me...?
Colour.....mmmm. there was a colour like this, again on early c70 Conv. .and as earlier poster said....if it was treated and mopped to within inch of its life...could look like this.

pepper16 · Aug 27th, 2018, 20:59

Hi...while I was typing...ITSv40 posted and he always has a good point to add.
The guy isn't asking much money .....so if it's been resprayed, and unless youre looking for a genuine, fsh, example to keep...then I don't see a problem...at that price.
However....perhaps the seller should state if it has been resprayed and as ITSv40 says , it should be visible on door shuts etc..

costajus · Aug 27th, 2018, 21:29

I'm going to call the seller again tomorrow now that the bank holiday weekend is over and see if I can go take a look at it. Doncaster isn't too far away from me and there is another car I am interested in on ebay finishing in 2 days so I need to see this one tomorrow really to rule it in or out.

I'm not looking for an immaculate car, hence my tiny budget but for only about £700 it could be worth it for what I want and would be something slightly different and individual which appeals to me. I don't personally think the colour / respray is dodgy or that the wheels have been given an awful spray job (just going from the photos of course).

Each to their own, beauty is always in the eye of the beholder.

Thank you to everyone for your input both positive and negative. I will update tomorrow all being well.

pepper16 · Aug 27th, 2018, 21:38

Hi....look at an advert on autotrader about six or seven down from this one....it's a blue colour....and I think it's got the same type of alloys , but not painted ?

costajus · Aug 28th, 2018, 09:51

Well the car is sold apparently so that's the end of that!

Aug 27th, 2018, 20:35	#12
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 07:03 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	That is not a Collection Special Edition, but a bog standard 2001 model with a dodgy respray. The collection was only available in 2004-5 and was Volvo's last ditch attempt to entice purchasers through the doors, before the new C70 hardtop convertible hit the showroom. The Alcantara interior is also standard for that age of car. Interesting that the advertiser does not show any open bonnet or door shots, I suspect the original paint will show and will be in a different colour. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport Lux - Daily Driver. 178k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 67k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Aug 27th, 2018, 20:48	#13
pepper16 VOC Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2020 15:45 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: pontypool	Hi...just my thoughts..... Wheels....they look similar to a multi spoke that was standard (silver) from maybe 2003 onwards...of course I stand to be corrected, and welcome it....but it's hard to tell as they've had an awful 'spray job'. If it's what I think it is....it's the standard alloy...unless you chose to upgrade to comet or others....but this only applies to early C70. ...which would equate to a y reg plate ? So makes sense. However...what's weird is the aluminium finish trim which I thought was only available much later? I have to say the half leather seats completely foxes me...? Colour.....mmmm. there was a colour like this, again on early c70 Conv. .and as earlier poster said....if it was treated and mopped to within inch of its life...could look like this. __________________ 2005 C70 2.0 T Auto Convertible. 75k miles. 17" Comet C alloys.

Aug 27th, 2018, 20:59	#14
pepper16 VOC Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2020 15:45 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: pontypool	Hi...while I was typing...ITSv40 posted and he always has a good point to add. The guy isn't asking much money .....so if it's been resprayed, and unless youre looking for a genuine, fsh, example to keep...then I don't see a problem...at that price. However....perhaps the seller should state if it has been resprayed and as ITSv40 says , it should be visible on door shuts etc.. __________________ 2005 C70 2.0 T Auto Convertible. 75k miles. 17" Comet C alloys.

Aug 27th, 2018, 21:38	#16
pepper16 VOC Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2020 15:45 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: pontypool	Hi....look at an advert on autotrader about six or seven down from this one....it's a blue colour....and I think it's got the same type of alloys , but not painted ? __________________ 2005 C70 2.0 T Auto Convertible. 75k miles. 17" Comet C alloys.

Aug 27th, 2018, 21:29	#15
costajus Member Last Online: Nov 2nd, 2018 14:15 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: East Midlands	I'm going to call the seller again tomorrow now that the bank holiday weekend is over and see if I can go take a look at it. Doncaster isn't too far away from me and there is another car I am interested in on ebay finishing in 2 days so I need to see this one tomorrow really to rule it in or out. I'm not looking for an immaculate car, hence my tiny budget but for only about £700 it could be worth it for what I want and would be something slightly different and individual which appeals to me. I don't personally think the colour / respray is dodgy or that the wheels have been given an awful spray job (just going from the photos of course). Each to their own, beauty is always in the eye of the beholder. Thank you to everyone for your input both positive and negative. I will update tomorrow all being well.

Aug 28th, 2018, 09:51	#17
costajus Member Last Online: Nov 2nd, 2018 14:15 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: East Midlands	Well the car is sold apparently so that's the end of that!

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