1995 850 T5R Automatic
Highlights
- Well maintained by main dealers and specialists
- Cambelt replaced 4,800 miles ago
- Recent renovation by previous owner
- Very tidy car finished in classic dark green
- Largely factory standard ‘sleeper saloon’
- MOT to April 2025 with no advisories
The Appeal
With the T5-R safe, sensible, sober Volvo finally let its hair down. With a little input from Porsche the firm entered the ‘90s burgeoning sports saloon fray. The T5-R was good, very good: with 240bhp on tap 60mph arrived in under 6secs from standstill.
More than a few BMW and Audi drivers were startled by Volvo’s boxy hard-charger. Looking at this very smart dark green ‘95 car you can see. It tricks the eye by appearing to be a standard 850, only some choice details providing a giveaway to the initiated.
This effect is enhanced by the comprehensive high end restoration undertaken by the previous keeper. From its anthracite five spoke, across the understated paintwork to the luxury black leather interior, it looks enticing. Largely factory standard, this car firmly belies its 29 years.
It has been maintained throughout its life by Volvo main dealers - to 2008- and then by well regarded independent specialists. The cambelt was changed less than 5,000 miles ago. The seller has kept on top of the maintenance, including refurbishing the turbo, overhauling the brakes and dampers and uprated various hoses. Perhaps it is no surprise that the car has a long MOT to April 2025 with no advisories.
The T5-R is one of the ‘90s most entertaining and bonkers cars. They’re rare to find in this condition, which makes it one not to miss.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 31st May 1995
- 14 registered keepers
- Current keeper since 11th September 2020
- Full main dealer service history up to 131,419 miles in 2008
- Subsequently maintained by independent specialists
- Cambelt replaced at 172,000 miles
- Restored by previous keeper including full respray
- Factory handbooks in good condition
- MOT valid to 5th April 2025 with no advisories and 176,756 miles showing on test
- Now showing 176,831 miles
- Dry garage stored under cover when not in use
Restoration by previous keep:
- New suspension
- Replacement springs and dampers, mounts, wishbones, bushes and anti roll bars
- New a/c compressor and drier
- Windscreen replaced
- Refurbished seats with new heating elements
- Retrimmed steering wheel in leather and Alcantara
- Retrimmed arm rest in Alcantara
- Refurbished door cards
- New exhaust system
- Refurbished gearbox
- New PCV system
- New water pump belt and tensioner
Maintenance by seller since acquiring car in September 2020:
- Turbo refurbished
- New larger 302mm front brake discs
- Replacement front calipers
- New ceramic pads
- Intake silicon hoses replaced
- New plugs HT leads, distributor cap and rotor arm
- Replacement Bilstein B4 dampers
- New rear calipers and ceramic pads
- Replacement front splitter
- New front indicator lamps and side repeaters lights
The Condition
- Finished in popular dark green metallic paintwork
- Resprayed by previous owner and remains in very good order
- Recently undersealed to protect underside of car
- No structural advisories for underside on current MOT test
- Bodywork presents very well with straight, undamaged panels
- Largely standard aesthetics with additional front splitter recently fitted
- Interior presents well, very clean, and no real wear marks
- Cabin refurbished during restoration including seats, wheel and door cards
- Common usage areas refurbished so cabin shows little wear
- Driver’s seat in good order with only very slight wear to bolster
- Factory standard interior with well kept switchgear and veneers
- Factory radio/cassette audio system
- Carpets in good condition with 850-branded fitted over mats
- Spare wheel with factory tools
- Refurbished five spoke dark grey alloy wheels in very good condition
The Mechanics
- Warbling 2,319 cc 5cyl 237bhp Porsche-tuned engine
- T5-R fettled suspension with upgrades by seller detailed above
- 4spd automatic gearbox with recent oil change
- Recent service and cambelt change detailed above
- Regularly maintained through its life by main dealers and independent specialists
- Extensive renovation of mechanical and running gear detailed above
- Vendor reports the 5-cyl engine sounds great and drives with no problems
- No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1995
- Make Volvo
- Model 850
- Colour Green
- Odometer 176,831 Miles
- Engine size 2319
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Sowerby Bridge
- Location Yorkshire
- Country United Kingdom
4
bids
from 2
bidders
- leonard•••• £4,500 28/06/24
- francis•••• £4,200 28/06/24
- leonard•••• £3,700 27/06/24
- francis•••• £3,500 27/06/24
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