I would check a carfax report on it. Also, to get a benchmark on price you can check Kelly Blue Book, I think its kbb.com online and ebay to see what the asking ranges are for this car.
My concerns are that there are hidden things about certain models you don't find out until after you buy them...
I understand, for instance, that the 960 series are ones you want to stay away from (lots of mechanical gremlins), or like with the Saabs (I own 2 9-5's) that you want to stay away from the early 9-5 V6's....
A forum community dedicated to all Volvo owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more!