Last year, I introduced our car to Volvo 300 mania when we were seeking replacement parts...
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and indeed, we have been very fortunate in having been supplied with good quality parts that have kept her going. We have all the MOTs and receipts for work carried out and apart from the usual consumables, the only body part that has been replaced was the bonnet, which Volvo agreed had prematurely started to rust. Recently, a front suspension cup rusted and the suspension leg (beautifully refurbished by classicswede), coil spring, shock insert and balljoint were all replaced. In addition, as the exhaust was blowing where two pipes meet, a new exhaust comprising the middle and rear sections was put on two weeks ago. There are no tears in the roof lining, the seat coverings are in a good condition and we are non-smokers.
It has been regularly serviced and the cam belt was last changed on 6/2/13. The MOT is due 1/3/16 and there were two adviseries at the last MOT: Nearside and offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded. Rust bubbles are in some of the usual places, e.g. rear wheel arches, front valance, below windscreen on driver's side, bottom of doors, on front wing and bottom of rear hatchback and there is a hole in the front horizontal panel between the two front wings that connects to the top of the grill. I have taken photos and can put these on if that would help. According to the bills/MOTs, welding includes plates on the outer and inner sills, and attention to offside and nearside rear suspension spring mounting prescribed areas.
Meanwhile, we have noticed a smell of petrol when the petrol filler pipe is filled to the brim, which we found on our 1988 340DL was, in that case, due to a perished pipe that was replaced. The bulb that shows the lights are on is not working (main beam and others are ok) and bulbs around the heater controls are not working. The lumber support on the driver's side is not working and one of the wheel covers is missing. The black gutter trim is cracked. The two connections for the headlamp wipers/washers have been disconnected as we have found them unnecessary.
It comes with front and rear Volvo solid plastic mats, a Haynes manual, two spare wheels and various other 340 spares will be included with the car.
Our car is located in South Shropshire and if you have any questions or require further photos please ask. As a guide, we are looking for the best offer over £500.
