I'm looking for a daily driver to replace a car that got totaled, but I have a back up 1980 DL in my garage that I can use.

Someone locally is selling a 1988 240 DL with an automatic (not sure if it has over-drive), non-turbo, supposedly 105k miles (unsure if odometer works), driver's door hinge needs welding, no recent smog check, minor-moderate issues that I can take care of (brakes, fuel pump, AC needing Freon), but needing an AMM (unsure how he knows that) and no smog in the past year.

I haven't found any postings about common issues with 1988s. What might those be?

My goal is to get the car cheaply and fix up anything that needs repairs. I have a project 240 stored in my garage that I finished restoring last night, so I could use that as a daily driver and make the 1988 as a project car.

By law, seller is obligated to provide a passing smog test, though DMV will gladly allow buyer to buy and take over registration/liability absent a passing smog test.

If I were buying a non-Volvo, I would insist on a passing smog test, because I don't know all the newfangled smog components. I presume common smog problems in the 240s are the head gasket blown, oxygen sensor, timing, fuel injection computer, and catalytic converter. Is there anything else?

Sellers HATE smogging cars, presumably due to the extra few dollars in fees and 30 minutes of time involved (LOL) or more likely the risk of failing smog and having to pay a lot to repair it or sell it for less. Thoughts about telling seller I'll do smog and pay for any repairs that might come up, in exchange for a much lower price?

Seller's story for selling is that his son drives the car and wants a Toyota, presumably due to better mileage and easier to find parking. Seller might resist a low-ball offer with the excuse that they haven't found a replacement car. Any thoughts on my transferring title and/or give me an option to buy for a low-ball price and having a written contract that they fully insure the car (including comprehensive and collision), pays all deductibles for damage, indemnify me for any injuries from accidents, and transfer the car to me within 60 days?

I can always make it non-operational and wait until I get the time and parts, though I'd prefer having it ready to go, of course.

I'm skeptical of the mileage, so I'll check the amount of wear on the brake pedal. Any other collateral inspections I can do to confirm mileage?

In my garage, I have an AW70, AW71, or AW71L transmission (1*08320 purple sticker on top), that I bought a few years back with pink tranny fluid on purchase from a totaled Volvo. Are all three trannies compatible with this 1988 automatic Volvo?

Feedback and other thoughts?

Thanks!