1995 Volvo 850 T5-R

Highlights

Extensive service history with 23 main dealer Volvo stamps
Recently serviced with oil and filters changed
New set of tyres
MOT valid until October 2024

The Appeal

The Volvo 850 T5-R is a car that embodies much of the Swedish brand's remarkable qualities. Rock solid build quality, yes, but it's hardly a car you expect to be sporty and exciting. The 850 T5-R is to outsiders your typical station wagon - but anybody will tell you that the 2.3-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine is a fierce one, capable of 237bhp.

Internally, the car was loaded with comforts, electrically adjustable leather and Alcantara seats, designed in collaboration with Porsche, electric windows all-round, electric mirrors, climate control - all of the 90s requirements of the day were ticked, leaving a deceptively luxurious luxurious space for driver and passengers alike.

This particular 1995 example, finished in Dark Olive Pearl, is a great summation of what makes these cars so deceptively capable and sporty. Couple that up with an extensive service history, including 23 main dealer stamps, and a recent, comprehensive service, and you've no doubt found your perfect station wagon.

With a valid MOT until October 2024, this Volvo 850 T5-R is ready to be enjoyed on the road.

History and Paperwork

Registered in 1995
Purchased from Lancaster
Extensive service history includes:
- 23 main dealer Volvo stamps
- Last main dealer service in 2013 at Guildford Squire Fumeaux
- Serviced at specialists since then, most recent service on 13/10/23
- Originality and service history make it a nice example of a usable, modern classic
Odometer has stopped in the past, but this has been fixed
ECU reads 177,789 actual mileage, while the odometer shows 153,390
Recently serviced with oil and filters changed
MOT valid until October 2024

The Condition

Overall condition of this 25-year-old estate car is very good
Dark Olive Pearl paint is in good overall order
Few age-related marks, bonnet may need repainting, and small lacquer peel on the rear spoiler
New set of tyres
Underside of the vehicle is solid
Interior condition is very good for a family estate car
Few imperfections on the dashboard due to sun exposure, considering it is a 25-year-old family car
Dashboard is well-kept with original instruments and nicely-presented veneers
Front seats are in good condition with light age-commensurate cracking and creasing
Back seats are hardly used

The Mechanics

2.3-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine
Automatic transmission with 4 gears
Engine bay is in good condition
Extensive mechanical work done:
- New genuine Volvo cambelt
- New water pump
- Genuine spark plugs
- New distributor cap and leads
- New brakes and pads
- New ABS module and sensors
The vendor reports that the car drives very well and pulls nicely through the gears
We've no reports of any mechanical issues

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