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T-5R Estate Automatic Full-Service History - 98000 Miles One former keeper Rare UK supplied station wagon Sensational Condition Very Rare & Appreciating The Ultimate Q Car 80+ Picture Spread Modern Classic Rising A car that is deemed collectible regardless of age, the T5R was simply a car that changed Volvo forever, it marked a turning point for the brand and when the R debuted it was a marvel, indestructible longevity. As an ownership proposition these cars are now totally depreciation proof and are in truth rising in value quickly due to virtual zero availability. The build quality is legendary, characterful drive and sound and unmistakable 90s look. This is a guaranteed future classic and a no risk four-wheel financial investment, get in fast, low mileage one owner examples do not come about often, if at all. Service History Timing belt and water pump changed in 2013. Circa 10,000 miles ago. A summary of the history is detailed below. 7,756 miles 6/11/95 @ Rudds. 10,253 miles 22/8/96 @ Cambridge Garage Portsmouth. 16,782 miles 9/9/97 @ Cambridge. 22,482 miles 18/8/98 @ Cambridge. 30,633 miles 26/7/99 @ Cambridge. 38,740 miles 22/8/00 @ Cambridge. 46,158 miles 30/8/01 @ SA Taylor Southampton. 49,655 miles 9/9/02 @ SA Taylor. 58,609 miles 12/11/03 @ SA Taylor. 70,933 miles 13/12/05 @ Keith Elgin Motor Engineers Edinburgh. (Receipt present) 78,661 miles no date @ James Allen Edinburgh. Plus receipts not in service book...... 29/07/11 MOT @ James Allan Edinburgh 02/08/12 MOT service and front discs and pads @ James Allan 09/08/13 Timing belt incl pulleys, water pump, tail gate shockers, poly V belt @ James Allen. 23/07/14 MOT, front roll bar links, service @ James Allan. 12/09/14 @ 90,402 miles, The AA replaced a battery under warranty with report present. 11/08/15 Suspension unit x 2 at front @ James Allan. 04/08/16 Rear suspension overhaul, service @ James Allan. 23/09/17 @ 95,302 miles Castle garage Doune - 2 rear shock absorbers and service. 12/10/18 @ 97,177 miles Castle garage Doune - 2 front tyres, two coil springs, front discs and pads, exhaust back box. Specification This example has the lot including, winter pack, cruise, fully electric memory seats, remote central locking, driver computer, cd changer, maple wood veneer, anti-theft alarm and glass break sensor. Working air conditioning as well as the superb standard premium amplified sound system with graphic equaliser. Electric aerial, integrated booster cushion in the rear. Perfect headlining, immaculate leather seats, door cards, door shuts and inners. The boot is as new and the engine bay is stunning in every detail as well as bonnet underside. The underside of the car is rock solid. The carpets are all as new and finished with the correct branded Volvo deep pile carpet mats. The stereo system is really powerful possessing a clarity only seen now in modern-day high-end systems. CD changer. This one has an optional electric glass tilt/slide sunroof. Winter Pack * Headlamp intensive cleaning * Driver & passenger heated seats * Heated mirrors * Front fog lights * Mud flaps Body The bodywork really is in fantastic condition for any car never mind one this age. The cabin is all perfect and everything works exactly as it should. The paint is stunning virtually without any marks at all other than the merest of stone chips and a speckles to the front bumper which are almost invisible. The deep Green Volvo paint literally blazes in the sun and is beautiful after a high def shine, it is jaw droppingly nice with a wet look finish and a Gold fleck through the paint. The alloys are excellent with premium branded tyres. The engine bay is expertly detailed, and the impression is that of an extremely clean highly detailed car, which it is. The underside defies belief, the engine sump and gearbox are bone dry. Drive Super-fast and the ultimate wolf in sheep's clothing, capable of superb performance if and when required and excellent traction & grip though equally with the ability to return an incredible 32 mpg on the run, tried and tested. This is an awesome driver even for a 23-year-old car, however that was how they were made, to last. Not a knock or a bang from any suspension components, no disappointment, all electrics in excellent working order including computer functions, drives and presents like a 5-year-old vehicle with no weak areas in any way. Begs to be driven and used only if the next owner is prepared to maintain the extremely high standards it has become accustomed to. Key Facts - UK delivery available - Hpi clear with certificate - Mot October 2019 - 3 keys & two remotes - Suede owners’ wallet & all handbooks - Full toolkit (jack, brace etc) - Spare wheel - Alarm manual - Volvo warranty information book £9,995 |
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