For sale I have my Volvo 340, 1.4GL. It’s a 1991 J reg, in white with 5 doors. I’m selling it because, well, it was only ever supposed to be a temporary stand in for when my girlfriend’s Punto ate its cambelt: she needed a car for the next day and my friend at work provided. We thought we’d have it a month; that was 7 months ago. We’re now getting something more suited to the high motorway mileage we do. I’d love to keep it and sort it out, but I don’t have the time, money or even a driveway (I live in a flat).
MOT is valid until July 3rd. Currently taxed until end of Sep 2007.
It’s done 88,001 miles but is in use until this weekend. The engine is in very good condition: I’ve been looking after it! I replaced the plugs and leads and changed the oil and filter in November. Replaced the air and fuel filters in Jan/Feb 07, along with the dizzy cap. Had to replace the perished rubber pipes to/from the fuel pump – no leaks since. I’ve given the carb a good clean through and made sure all bolts are tight. There don’t appear to be any oil leaks and I’ve only had to top the oil up a little once. It quite happily did about 1100 miles in a week recently: up north and back, a week in the Lake District (even over the Hardknott Pass) and a few other stops.
Front brakes have plenty of life left. I had the rear brakes overhauled end of Jan 07, new shoes and a swing arm fitted. Had two new tyres fitted on the rear in late Feb, and had the front wheels balanced.
The engine starts 1st time usually, but struggles in very damp/cold weather. Can see a spark on the Renix unit when it's wet: give it a dose of WD40 and it goes. No smoke! The engine runs well, although slightly lumpy at idle. I usually get 30 – 35mpg. It pulls well, accelerates pretty fast and hasn’t given me any problems yet.
The chassis is in great condition, with no underbody rust. Exhaust system is fine.
All the electrics work well: heated seats, electric windows, electric mirrors (n/s takes a little coaxing), and original Volvo radio. The back wiper is slow at first. It has two working headlight wash/wipers, but both are offside so it’s a little lopsided looking. It may be possible to wire the n/s motor up the other way around? Rubbers have split on the headlamp wipers. The interior needs a clean but is generally ok, with no tears. Full Volvo plastic floor mats!
What’s bad:
Was considered written off in a previous life after a rear-end shunt (I have no details), but has been repaired and has the VOSA certificate.
My girlfriend went up the back of someone recently. The n/s headlamp glass needs replacing. The bumper was forced back slightly: I’ve had it off and bent the bumper mounts back into place. She lost the bumper insert plates!
The bonnet leading edge has rusted through: needs repairing or replacing. The crossmember above the radiator has rusted through a bit in the corners, and where the inner wing meets this cross member. Should be quite easy to repair. There’s some small bubbles of surface rust in various places but nothing major as far as I know.
The boot lifter struts have gone, but it came with a piece of wood, perfectly sized for propping the boot open!
The rubber fuel pipes that lead from the fuel filler pipe to the expansion tank (found behind panel in boot) have perished: I never put more than 25l of petrol in as sometimes it flushes up into the upper tank and then slowly dribbles out onto floor.
There's a load more pictures at: http://s188.photobucket.com/albums/z46/JimmerKing/
I think that’s about it! I don’t want to scrap it, as there’s plenty of life left in it. I’m in Bristol. If you want to know more, or want to look at it, you can get me on kingjimmer@gmail.com or 07795 446467.
I’ll start at £200 and see what happens!! Of course I'm open to offers.. I need the beast until Saturday, providing my new car is ready.
Cheers,
Jimmer
