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Here's MHO
1. Good, watch it.
2. Vibrations usually start at the wheels, out of balance or bent. Once and a while a tire defect or even a lump of goo can cause a problem. If one edge is wearing, it points to alignment or some damage, if both edges are worn, low tire pressure is usually the culprit. Low tire pressure is VERY common. Did your spare have 20 psi like mine did?
3. The date should be on a label on the car, put there to verify emissions compliance.
4. Early models had a change cycle of 50,000 miles. If the belt was changed, it should be good for that distance. It is possible to check the belt. Considering the work they perform and their physical size, I'll never change a belt late. Keeping track of service out of sequence is a pain but can be done.
5. I like to change fluids. Check them for appearance and condition. Change brake fluid if you cannot confirm it has been changed on schedule.
6. Minor dings on cars with good paint and thin sheet metal are usually quite expensive to repair, especially for what you get. If you really want to do something, consider fixing the dents and painting the entire car a snappy non-original color that you like. Its your car. At least all the paint will be the same. If you wait about a year, you'll amaze your friends and neighbors if they think that you bought a second new Volvo in such a short time!
Good luck
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2 8s & 2 7s 600,000 miles total
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