VOLVO 740 GL 2.0 B200 RED BLOCK PETROL
ONLY 90K GENUINE MILES
ESTATE
AUTOMATIC WITH OVERDRIVE
METALLIC SILVER
HEATED GREY CLOTH INTERIOR
12 MONTHS MOT UNTIL MARCH 2023
For sale is a classic Volvo 740 GL Estate fitted with the durable 2.0 B200 Red Block Petrol Engine.
It's an old car which has been previously been used as a work horse and yard vehicle, but is a reliable tank which just seems to keep going. These things would survive an apocalypse!
12 Months MOT as of today - only one advisory for a blow in the exhaust back box. Emissions, brakes and all other components passed with no issues. It is all solid underneath - even the MOT tester was surprised to how clean the chassis was.
Starts first time. Engine idles in the correct manner. There is no overheating. No fluid leaks. Pulls ok in every gear, but it won't win you any traffic light races! However, it happily cruises along at motorway speeds. Exhaust back box is blowing and the power steering feels heavy (although it is not currently leaking any fluid).
Gearbox is fine and changes gear as it should. Overdrive mode seems to operate correctly.
Suspension has the soothing Volvo ride from this era, and it irons out all road bumps. No knocks, clonks for whines from the suspension or drivetrain. It really does drive nicely for the age.
Brakes are good and stop the car ok, with no shuddering or grinding noises.
Excellent Uniroyal RainExpert 3 tyres all round.
In reasonably presentable condition for the year and mileage, but there are marks, blemishes and stone chips as to be expected. Paint has faded in places. Offside has some long scratches. There are swirl marks and cracking where the sun and car washes have taken their toll. As it is silver, it adds to the patina and doesn't look bad as it would on darker shades. The bumpers have some scuff marks. The red stripe along the black plastic strip has peeled away in places. There is no rust or rot on the main part of the body. Sunroof has been sealed up due to previous leak, and it has rust in places, but all water tight and no leaks.
The interior is in good order, with no rips or tears. A few marks in the cloth and on the lower dash area, but it is all solid and in one piece. Headlining has been removed to fix sunroof leak a few years back. The roof has no headlining. Overall, everything inside the car feels like it has been put together properly.
It is a nice cabin to sit in for long periods of time, eating up the motorway miles. Having owned various cars over the years, I swear by the seats in these old Volvos - they are genuinely some of the most comfortable seats ever made!
Everything works as it should: Heaters are great (but the fan is noisy and only works on the higher setting), all lights, horn, electric windows, seat controls, etc. all operate correctly and there are no warning lights on the dash. Speedo has a mind of its own, but all other dials and gauges function as they should.
Comes with: 1 x Key, MOT Certificate, MOT History Printout, V5 Logbook.
This is likely to be the lowest mileage 740 Estate currently for sale, especially at under £2k. Silly offers will be ignored - it is still a decent car with plenty of life left in it. At this mileage, the B200 Red Block is not even running in.
Sold as Seen, No Warranty Given and / or Implied. Viewings / inspections are welcome and encouraged. Genuine enquiries only please. No part ex or swaps.
Located in Berkshire, RG2 Post Code. Please call me on 07984 395400.
