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£3,178 (Est: £900 - £1,500)

Volvo 740 GL 1990

SWVA • UK • 26 Oct 2018

Market Position:

Lower Mid-Market

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£3,178 (Est: £900 - £1,500)

Volvo 740 GL 1990

UK • 26 Oct 2018

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This Volvo 740GL Estate is a rare find with only 4 previous owners and a comprehensive service history, making it a potentially appealing classic. However, prospective buyers should be aware that the car's age may mean that some reconditioning is required to bring it up to excellent condition.

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Condition 

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The car is described as being in 'lovely condition' with just 4 owners from new. It comes with a complete service history (18 stamps) and old MOTs, suggesting good maintenance. However, the age of the vehicle means that it is unlikely to be in pristine or outstanding condition. 'Lovely condition' would typically indicate an above average rating for a car of this age.

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62,394 miles (via 2023 MOT)

YV1745273L2312084

1990

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H749JEL

United Kingdom

£3,178 (Est: £900 - £1,500)

Volvo 740 GL 1990

SWVA • UK • 26 Oct 2018

Market Position:

Lower Mid-Market

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Description

This Volvo 740GL Estate is in lovely condition.

These are becoming a very rare cars and with just 4 owners from new this is a great example.

Comes with the original handbook and service book containing 18 stamps and some old MOTs.

Extras include alloy wheels, 5 speed gearbox, PAS, electric windows, central locking, roof rack and spare keys.

Price Analysis vs Other 740 GLs

£695

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£3,450

Median Price (Since 2020)

£8,887

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Compared to previous sales, the sale price placed this vehicle in the lower mid-market for the 740 GL.

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Previous 740 GL Sales

MOT Information

Expired

Expired on 12th Jan 2024

Latest MOT mileage:

62,394 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 10th Jan 2023, 62,394 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Minor:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))


Advisory:
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside and offside

Failed

On 5th Jan 2023, 62,171 miles

There were 7 defects noted.

Major:
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))


Minor:
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))


Advisory:
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside and offside

Passed

On 13th Jan 2022, 61,038 miles


Passed

On 16th Jul 2020, 60,258 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Central Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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SWVA

61-62 Aston Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0NE, England

Operating from Poole, Dorset, SWVA is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and offer vehicle consignment and appraisal services.

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