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If this is a 2 owner car - and service records were kept - only go to a mechanic if you want a comprehensive shakedown of needed maintenance.
Is the transmission manual or automatic??
My 87 245 (5 spd manual) has just shy of 500,000 kilometers (325,000 miles +/- ), uses no oil, nand still dangles on the freeway.
May I suggest that if you are going to a mechanic, go to one familiar with Volvo's, otherwise a lot of Volvo specific items may go unnoticed.
Some of the maintenance items that an older Volvo will need are:
suspension bushings, shocks, and steering components - replacing these will RENEW the ride and handling of your brick.
Consider having a qualified auto upholsterer rebuild the driver's seat if needed - again Vovlo seats are unique and need a familiar hand to work the magic.
Exhaust system - a complete exhaust system will keep it quiet and safe, as well as help meet emissions tests.
Driveline - center support bearing and u-joints. - maintaining these will cut down chassis noise/vibrations.
Electrical - clean fuses/holder contacts, spade clips for lighting, etc. - resolder relays (lights, etc.) Doing this will increase reliability.
And is the heater-a/c fan making ANY noise at all ????
Also - did the 83 brick have the "biodegradeable" wiring harness????
Just a few things that a non-Volvo mechanic would miss - but tell you the compression is 140 psi across all 4 cylinders, and the rubber covers on the pedals need replacing....
You could search the archives and learn how to do a lot of these maintenance items on weekends....
Sounds like you found a great brick.....
Good Luck
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