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I'd be really suspicious of the mileage claim. The body appears to be nice. The wheels are not original. They have likely replaced some ugly steel wheels to make the car look better. They are missing the center caps. I may be wrong but I believe those seats should be brown. I don't think I've ever seen a car with brown carpets and black seats. That would indicate they've been re-upholstered. The brake pedal seems to be showing shiny steel through the rubber pad. Those don't get that way with only 26,000 miles of driving.
All the "little" things wrong with it certainly indicate to me that it has significantly more miles than claimed as well. Some things, like leaks, can manifest themselves in a vehicle that hasn't been run for a number of years because seals dry up and become brittle. Things like windows opening? I doubt it. No heat? Unlikely. Inoperable temp gauge? I'd be surprised.
As far as longevity goes, that engine will run forever if properly maintained. Dead reliable. The tranny is a good one too but I'd take it to a tranny shop for a good flush and some fresh fluid. The auto isn't as trouble-free as a manual but they last a long time.
The 145 is a wonderful winter car. Of all the Volvos I've owned I think my '73 145 was the best. Get some original 15" wheels and put 4 skinny 165 winter tires on it and it'll be virtually unstoppable...
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