Hello and welcome to the listing for my volvo 850 T5 automatic estate! I have not owned this car for long, but my insurance is nearly due, and I haven't yet found a reasonable quote since I'm a young driver, and I am also doing some HGV training soon and think it might be a good idea to get something that is a little better on fuel, and overall costs. I have been out working on this car a lot since i got it, and it's in really nice condition overall. they body is fantastic, with only minor scratches, it shines up very well, also only done 156k miles, which is low for the year.
Ok, I will start off with the bad bits, as there really aren't many.
- There is an oil leak, i don't know exactly where this is coming from as i've not investigated it. Since I bought the car a month ago the oil level has moved from max to midway between min-max, so it's nothing serious. But it is there, and i've been told it could be something as simple as an oil return pipe. or it could be something that is more of a pain in the ass, like the rear main seal.
- ABS/TRACS light on (its all the same module) this is a very common problem, 2/4 of the 850s ive owned have had this light on. I'm 90% its just the module, if you check the web they seem to suggest that is usually the cause too. I am considering having a go at fixing it myself, as its usually just the connection between the power/circuit board that needs a little re-soldering. This doesn't always come on though, I would say 60% of the time its on.
- very slight knocking over bumps, i had this exact problem with another 850 I had, replacing the top strut mounts fixed it for me. but its nothing very noticeable, in fact you probably wouldn't even notice it unless you were told to listen out for it.
- very minor dent in the offside front wing (you can't even see it until the light catches it in a certain way, I tried to get a good few pics to show it in its worst)
As i said i've done quite a lot of work on the car since i've had it, so I'll list it below, plus any other special bits of information;
- I tinted the window, its a 15% tint on all rear windows, this was done by myself, and is the second 850 I have done the tint on, I'm by no means a professional, but I'm very pleased with how it turned out, its not perfect but looks great in my opinion.
- re-placed all vacuum lines
- replaced throttle body hose
- replaced ignition switch
- replaced air filter, cleaned out air box, replaced some broken clips.
- replaced both wing mirrors
- sanded down/painted wing mirror covers, petrol door (as well as replacing the hinge + door) whole rear wing (had very bad lacquer peel) and also a couple of small headlight trim bits. these bits i've painted aren't perfect but they look infinitely better than the originals.
- Regarding the 280bhp remap, I don't have any paperwork/anything else, i opened the ECU housing and took a look, there is nothing written on the ECU itself so I really don't have proof of anything like that, but i am assured by the last seller that it was remapped. And having owned a very T5 850s I have to say it does feel VERY rapid, this thing absolutely eats tyres
- almost new IAC valve + MAF sensor (Bosch) these were replaced by the last owner but they look very new, and he said he only recently replaced them.
- last owner also replaced both front wishbones at the last MOT, which is a common part that wears on these, as you can't replace the ball join on it's own.
- completely refurbished rear wiper motor/housing, this thing was seized since before the last owner had the car, so it was quite the job to get it unstuck, but with a lot of WD40, a heat gun and mallet It finally gave up, and I took it to pieces, and re-applied some copper grease, and put it all back tougher, it runs perfectly smoothly now, as new!
- brand new wiper blades all around within the last week. I also replaced both front wiper arms (not new however) as these cars has a problem with the springs going bad, and the wiper stops making contact near the top of the windscreen. so they work great now.
- replaced roof trim with newer V70 roof trim (with built in gutters when you clean the windows) a nice little upgrade, however it was really because the old trim was peeling badly when i got it, and i think it really made the car look tidy replacing them.
- recommissioned keyless entry, it came with just 2 keys, no fobs, I got 2 fobs and programmed them, as well as replace the broken sensor, so it now come with x2 key fobs and x2 original keys all working 100%. I also purchased a keyless entry relay, as i thought that might have been the problem, however turns out i didn't need it, so It can be included anyway.
- very good tyres all around, the seller also said he had just put 2 new Michelins ( i think it was Michelins but cant remember 100% but it was definitely a good make) on the front at a cost of £170! they did look near new, however as I said this car will eat front tyres. but all tyres are very new, and have a lot of tread left on them.
- The car has a lot of nice extras and is very well equipped, including; front and rear fog lights, rear spoiler, TRACS/ABS, wood trim, VERY good "premium" sound system (10 speakers IIRC) seriously i don't know why anyone would upgrade to aftermarket stuff with one of these systems, all speakers still working too! It also comes with the stock 6 CD changer in the boot, I will try to remember to test it next time I'm out there, because who still uses CDs now? but i have no reason to think it does not work. "T5" alloys all in great condition, with only very minor marks, including full size spare wheel, with good tread. WHITTER? tow bar, I have never tested it as i don't tow anything, it looks to be in good condition though. i assume it works. cruise control, No idea if it works or not, but i will try to remember to test it next time I'm out. full leather interior, no rips or tears, but as you can see in pictures, it's starting to show its age and slightly cracking, still very presentable. VERY rare/very sort after genuine volvo wooden steering wheel, these things are very sort after, sadly it has a small split in it, or i may have sold it separately. But I believe these were a £500 extra when the car was new! electric windows all around, all work. Child locks for rear windows/rear doors/boot. automatic gear box with winter/sport/economy working as it should!
That's about all I can think of right now, i'm sure there is more, but of course I did a LOT of cleaning/general tidying up around the whole car, including T cutting all the body work, and replacing missing trim pieces/screws etc as i luckily had a few saved.
The car has an MOT until Feb 2015, i'm pretty confident it will pass (obviously it will need ABS/TRACS sorting first). apart from that. I'm really in no rush to sell, my insurance isn't up quite yet, so no silly offers.
I just took a bunch of pictures, but if there's anything you want to know, or pictures you want, just let me know, get in touch with me on here, or call or text on 07982 147 327
Cheers, Matt
Ok, I will start off with the bad bits, as there really aren't many.
- There is an oil leak, i don't know exactly where this is coming from as i've not investigated it. Since I bought the car a month ago the oil level has moved from max to midway between min-max, so it's nothing serious. But it is there, and i've been told it could be something as simple as an oil return pipe. or it could be something that is more of a pain in the ass, like the rear main seal.
- ABS/TRACS light on (its all the same module) this is a very common problem, 2/4 of the 850s ive owned have had this light on. I'm 90% its just the module, if you check the web they seem to suggest that is usually the cause too. I am considering having a go at fixing it myself, as its usually just the connection between the power/circuit board that needs a little re-soldering. This doesn't always come on though, I would say 60% of the time its on.
- very slight knocking over bumps, i had this exact problem with another 850 I had, replacing the top strut mounts fixed it for me. but its nothing very noticeable, in fact you probably wouldn't even notice it unless you were told to listen out for it.
- very minor dent in the offside front wing (you can't even see it until the light catches it in a certain way, I tried to get a good few pics to show it in its worst)
As i said i've done quite a lot of work on the car since i've had it, so I'll list it below, plus any other special bits of information;
- I tinted the window, its a 15% tint on all rear windows, this was done by myself, and is the second 850 I have done the tint on, I'm by no means a professional, but I'm very pleased with how it turned out, its not perfect but looks great in my opinion.
- re-placed all vacuum lines
- replaced throttle body hose
- replaced ignition switch
- replaced air filter, cleaned out air box, replaced some broken clips.
- replaced both wing mirrors
- sanded down/painted wing mirror covers, petrol door (as well as replacing the hinge + door) whole rear wing (had very bad lacquer peel) and also a couple of small headlight trim bits. these bits i've painted aren't perfect but they look infinitely better than the originals.
- Regarding the 280bhp remap, I don't have any paperwork/anything else, i opened the ECU housing and took a look, there is nothing written on the ECU itself so I really don't have proof of anything like that, but i am assured by the last seller that it was remapped. And having owned a very T5 850s I have to say it does feel VERY rapid, this thing absolutely eats tyres
- almost new IAC valve + MAF sensor (Bosch) these were replaced by the last owner but they look very new, and he said he only recently replaced them.
- last owner also replaced both front wishbones at the last MOT, which is a common part that wears on these, as you can't replace the ball join on it's own.
- completely refurbished rear wiper motor/housing, this thing was seized since before the last owner had the car, so it was quite the job to get it unstuck, but with a lot of WD40, a heat gun and mallet It finally gave up, and I took it to pieces, and re-applied some copper grease, and put it all back tougher, it runs perfectly smoothly now, as new!
- brand new wiper blades all around within the last week. I also replaced both front wiper arms (not new however) as these cars has a problem with the springs going bad, and the wiper stops making contact near the top of the windscreen. so they work great now.
- replaced roof trim with newer V70 roof trim (with built in gutters when you clean the windows) a nice little upgrade, however it was really because the old trim was peeling badly when i got it, and i think it really made the car look tidy replacing them.
- recommissioned keyless entry, it came with just 2 keys, no fobs, I got 2 fobs and programmed them, as well as replace the broken sensor, so it now come with x2 key fobs and x2 original keys all working 100%. I also purchased a keyless entry relay, as i thought that might have been the problem, however turns out i didn't need it, so It can be included anyway.
- very good tyres all around, the seller also said he had just put 2 new Michelins ( i think it was Michelins but cant remember 100% but it was definitely a good make) on the front at a cost of £170! they did look near new, however as I said this car will eat front tyres. but all tyres are very new, and have a lot of tread left on them.
- The car has a lot of nice extras and is very well equipped, including; front and rear fog lights, rear spoiler, TRACS/ABS, wood trim, VERY good "premium" sound system (10 speakers IIRC) seriously i don't know why anyone would upgrade to aftermarket stuff with one of these systems, all speakers still working too! It also comes with the stock 6 CD changer in the boot, I will try to remember to test it next time I'm out there, because who still uses CDs now? but i have no reason to think it does not work. "T5" alloys all in great condition, with only very minor marks, including full size spare wheel, with good tread. WHITTER? tow bar, I have never tested it as i don't tow anything, it looks to be in good condition though. i assume it works. cruise control, No idea if it works or not, but i will try to remember to test it next time I'm out. full leather interior, no rips or tears, but as you can see in pictures, it's starting to show its age and slightly cracking, still very presentable. VERY rare/very sort after genuine volvo wooden steering wheel, these things are very sort after, sadly it has a small split in it, or i may have sold it separately. But I believe these were a £500 extra when the car was new! electric windows all around, all work. Child locks for rear windows/rear doors/boot. automatic gear box with winter/sport/economy working as it should!
That's about all I can think of right now, i'm sure there is more, but of course I did a LOT of cleaning/general tidying up around the whole car, including T cutting all the body work, and replacing missing trim pieces/screws etc as i luckily had a few saved.
The car has an MOT until Feb 2015, i'm pretty confident it will pass (obviously it will need ABS/TRACS sorting first). apart from that. I'm really in no rush to sell, my insurance isn't up quite yet, so no silly offers.
I just took a bunch of pictures, but if there's anything you want to know, or pictures you want, just let me know, get in touch with me on here, or call or text on 07982 147 327
Cheers, Matt
