Been looking at a T5!

**JamMcD649** · Friday 9th September 2011, 12:17

Hi guys,

Went to look at an 850 t5 last night, 171k fsh, cambelt done at 155k, new battery, new brakes, very good tyres, taxed till end of Feb BUT mot runs out tomorrow! Had a good look round and all looks solid apart from the following, a couple of rubbers need replacing on the back, the air con doesn't work, there is a boost leak somewhere and the PCV system appears to be bad (smoke through the dipstick).

The main things concerning me are the PCV and lack of MOT, it is up for 700 but I know he is seriously open to offers as it belonged to his deceased father and is just taking up space. Is it worth pursuing or not? Your opinions would be great...

Thanks,
Jamie

**Tomcat** · Friday 9th September 2011, 12:23

The mileage isn't really a worry, neither is the Pcv as parts are only about 80quid, when you say bushes on the back end which ones??

**JamMcD649** · Friday 9th September 2011, 12:32

Thanks tomcat,

The bushes are the ones at the bottom of the shocker, also forgot to mention its an estate on an N plate!

**bigrotch** · Friday 9th September 2011, 12:52

Merc85 On here is selling a t5 Pcv just bin done, fsh low miles ,its a cd spek so full electics and give him a pm

**crezzy2k1** · Friday 9th September 2011, 13:15

Ask seller to put it in for an MOT. £700 without one is too much mate IMHO

**mitchyboy01** · Friday 9th September 2011, 13:19

Do not pay 700 for this with no MOT. Don't pay 700 anyway as with the issues it's well over priced. There are some real bargains to be had atm.

**JamMcD649** · Friday 9th September 2011, 13:29

I was never intending to pay the full amount, especially with the lack of mot. What do you guys think it is worth, 2-300?

**JamMcD649** · Friday 9th September 2011, 14:19

Or should I just steer well clear? The rest of the car appeared immaculate, just the faults listed above.

**claymore** · Friday 9th September 2011, 14:32

There are plenty out there to choose from, your mates car with a full mot is only going to be worth about £500, without an mot it's scrap value £200

**mitchyboy01** · Friday 9th September 2011, 15:01

Also has aircon been removed, damaged or just a regas? Personally I'd steer clear. You'll find a nice one for 700.

**Murphy** · Friday 9th September 2011, 15:07

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=37641

**JamMcD649** · Friday 9th September 2011, 15:12

Unfortunately I've only got a max of £500 to spend. I know I'm asking a lot!

**T5frankie** · Friday 9th September 2011, 15:55

700 quid way too much for that you can get a v70 t5 for that with mot and no problems

**smithy** · Friday 9th September 2011, 16:16

agreed with frankie mate

**Murphy** · Friday 9th September 2011, 16:23

Originally Posted by JamMcD649

Unfortunately I've only got a max of £500 to spend. I know I'm asking a lot!

Not having a lot of money, and owning a Volvo T5 isn't a great mix? You know they do 18-23 mpg do a set of front tyres in 5000 miles (or is that just me

) and for the mechanically sympathetic have 6 month oil changes - then there is the insurance...

**JamMcD649** · Friday 9th September 2011, 16:35

Originally Posted by Murphy

Not having a lot of money, and owning a Volvo T5 isn't a great mix? You know they do 18-23 mpg do a set of front tyres in 5000 miles (or is that just me

) and for the mechanically sympathetic have 6 month oil changes - then there is the insurance...

Yeah I know,

Fully aware of the above, have been driving a tuned V6 vectra (210 bhp) for some time which also has a nice thirst for fuel and tyres!

I am just in need of something a bit bigger with the ability to tow at the moment, unfortunately funds are a little tight this month having just moved house.

Maybe I should wait?
Or maybe I should see just how low this guy would go for the above car?