1988 BLUE VOLVO 340DL 1.4 FOR SALE

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Justin
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1988 BLUE VOLVO 340DL 1.4 FOR SALE

Post by Justin » 26 Sep 2013 10:23 am

My tax and insurance run out on my Volvo 340DL at the end of October so Im gonna sell it as Im struggling to afford running it for much longer.

It's a blue 1988 1.4 5-door manual but is only a 4-speed - The mileage as of writing this today (Fri-27th-Sept) is: 110334

Its MOT runs out on January-28th-2014. There isnt anything wrong with it apart from the odd rust patches which I've retreated every spring since owning it for the last 5yrs with Kurust then hammerite anti-rust primer and a good quality touch up paint that I got on ebay.

The starter-motor works but makes a choking sound each time you turn it over. Everything else works perfectly except for the front seat heaters.

The carburettor was professionally refurbished with new gaskets etc in 2009.

I had the front O/S wheel bearing replaced by a really good local mechanic in July-2013.

Im gonna list it on Ebay aswell as I'd rather someone else made good use of it instead of it being crushed at the scrappy!!

I also have the following spare parts to go with it:

• Front Suspension Leg
• Brake Servo
• Alternator
• Rear Light Cluster
• Brake Master Cylinder
• Front Door Check Straps x2
• Rear Wiper Arm
• Front Wiper Arm x1
• Front Wing Mirrors x2
• Silver Plastic Wheel Nut Covers x7
• Headlight Wiper Arms x2
• Front Bumper Side Indicator Covers x4
• Haynes Manual
• Various Inner Front Door Components
• Various Bulb & Bulb Holders
• Various Nuts & Bolts Relating To The 300 Series

Considering the amount of spare parts to go with it and its condition I feel that its got to be worth £400

I will also include a Kenwood KDC-241 CD player/car stereo thats currently in it...

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1988 340 1.4 DL

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Re: 1988 BLUE VOLVO 340DL 1.4 FOR SALE

Post by bogbasic » 28 Sep 2013 04:48 pm

Don't sell it man, the 340 is a way of life, but good luck if you do!
1988 340 1.4 GL, 218k, 5 door (Grey Bess). Gone to CBA.
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
More info here!

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Re: 1988 BLUE VOLVO 340DL 1.4 FOR SALE

Post by theo2468 » 28 Sep 2013 05:49 pm

Where abouts in Plymouth? I'm down the road in cornwall
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Re: 1988 BLUE VOLVO 340DL 1.4 FOR SALE

Post by Justin » 30 Sep 2013 04:00 pm

I live quite near Mutley Plain in Plymouth. Im gonna list it on ebay, facebook and auto trader in a few weeks after Ive transported two new armchairs home from DFS when they arrive as they want £50 just to deliver them for me! I also want to use up the last month of its tax

The MOT runs out on Jan-28th-2014
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Re: 1988 BLUE VOLVO 340DL 1.4 FOR SALE

Post by Justin » 01 Oct 2013 03:42 pm

Just discovered that my number plate might be worth quite a bit - E352 RAF
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Re: 1988 BLUE VOLVO 340DL 1.4 FOR SALE

Post by Hell Driver » 01 Oct 2013 09:40 pm

What you really need is an Ex-RAF 300 enthusiast to make for a quick sale :D I think I'm right in saying that its ha to be M.O.T.ed to transfer a plate so don't hang around too long!

I don't see many AF reg plates, then again I'm no where near Truro where they were issued!

Good luck with the sale.
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Re: 1988 BLUE VOLVO 340DL 1.4 FOR SALE

Post by Justin » 02 Oct 2013 02:48 pm

Thanks hell driver - The MOT runs out on Jan-28th-2014

Interestingly I havent recieved my car tax renewal reminder yet which leads me to think that its maybe become tax exempt as its now 25yrs old?...
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Re: 1988 BLUE VOLVO 340DL 1.4 FOR SALE

Post by bogbasic » 04 Oct 2013 07:20 pm

Sorry Justin, all that stopped with the last labour government and consequently the cutoff date for a historic vehicle is fixed at 1872.
1988 340 1.4 GL, 218k, 5 door (Grey Bess). Gone to CBA.
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
More info here!

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Re: 1988 BLUE VOLVO 340DL 1.4 FOR SALE

Post by Justin » 05 Oct 2013 12:26 pm

Really, what as in manufactured in 1872?...
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Re: 1988 BLUE VOLVO 340DL 1.4 FOR SALE

Post by macplaxton » 05 Oct 2013 03:32 pm

No manufactured in 1972, its a typo.
72 DAF 44 Estate 78 Volvo 343DL Black BeautyImageImage
82 Volvo 343DL CVTImageImage 88 Volvo 340DL Diesel

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Re: 1988 BLUE VOLVO 340DL 1.4 FOR SALE

Post by Justin » 05 Oct 2013 04:05 pm

So any cars manufactured after that year arent tax exempt when they reach 25yrs of age?
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Re: 1988 BLUE VOLVO 340DL 1.4 FOR SALE

Post by macplaxton » 05 Oct 2013 06:57 pm

In a nutshell, yes.
72 DAF 44 Estate 78 Volvo 343DL Black BeautyImageImage
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Re: 1988 BLUE VOLVO 340DL 1.4 FOR SALE

Post by bogbasic » 05 Oct 2013 10:13 pm

Sorry Justin, I had the right year, but the wrong century.

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Anyhow, anyhow with a bit of 'research' here's a couple of motors you could have had in 1872:

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Enjoy....
1988 340 1.4 GL, 218k, 5 door (Grey Bess). Gone to CBA.
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
More info here!

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Re: 1988 BLUE VOLVO 340DL 1.4 FOR SALE

Post by Justin » 07 Oct 2013 02:57 pm

Much easier to work on than a 340 me thinks?
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Re: 1988 BLUE VOLVO 340DL 1.4 FOR SALE

Post by trabitom99 » 07 Oct 2013 03:02 pm

Try getting NOS parts for that though!

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