1988 Volvo 240 Dl on 2040-cars
5316 W Market St, Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
Engine:2.3L I4 8V SOHC
Transmission:Automatic
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): YV1AX8843J1312762
Stock Num: 12506
Make: Volvo
Model: 240 DL
Year: 1988
Exterior Color: Gold
Interior Color: Brown
Drive Type: RWD
Number of Doors: 4 Doors
Mileage: 62580
We purchased this classic low mileage Volvo after it was donated to charity. It ran great when we got it. But unfortunately for us the car was all original - as in it had not been driven enough to be current on service. Our preparation for sale therefore included a battery, oil change, timing belt service, front brake pads & rotors, fuel pump, air filter, flame trap, a lower ball joint, exhaust pipe, a/c blower motor, tires and state inspection - basically all the things that either go wrong or normally need to be done, but all at once. Now this 240 runs and drives great - plenty of power (for a 240) smooth and all operational. This is a solid, rust free, fully serviced, low mileage vehicle - that's the good news. The bad news is that it was likely not garaged. Much of the plastic on the interior has deteriorated such as the dash, the center console and the seat belt covers in the back. The seats are actually really nice and consistent with the mileage. The door panels are good, one of the map pockets is still intact and this car has the plastic floor mat trays. It's not a perfect car but it is a good car. Due to the age, this vehicle cannot be financed. Please contact us for more details. Our vehicles are prepared for sale by Foreign Accents, and are located in the front section of the Foreign Accents parking lot. We are committed to offering clean, properly serviced, fairly priced automobiles. We assist with financing when possible and also have a Certied Pre-Owned program that extends the warranty coverage on some of our newer inventory. Please call or email us for more details.
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