Hello everyone! I need some input.

I currently have a 92' 240 and a 96' Jeep Grand Cherokee. I'm considering trading the Jeep on this nice 97' 850 GLT. I went and drove it today. The car itself is immaculate for the year. I didn't see a single dent or noticeable ding. This inside is just as nice. However, it has an issue that most don't want to deal with. The odometer broke at 75k miles. Although, the car looks like it has 75k miles, I'm sure it has more than that. It drives very nicely with the exception of the right front axle making a popping noice over large bumps. It has cold a/c and all the buttons work. The Turbo seemed to spool up nicely and I didn't notice smoke of any kind. The engine bay is very clean, but just clean, not armor all clean. My big question is this: Can I find out the actual mileage from the computer? If so, how? If I can find out the mileage, and it's not too bad, I will then let my mechanic look it over. The guy on the lot wants to sell it real bad as no one outside of the Volvo crowd understands the broken odo isn't that big of a deal. He wants $2500.00. Also, the radio said "rpt" or something like that.

It looks just as good in person as it does in pictures.



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youbettafindmydamnvolvo!

BE CAREFUL!!! I just noticed the radio is not working! That means that someone disconnected the battery. When the battery is disconnected, all of the DTCs go away and the CEL is turned off. So after 4 or 5 days of having fun, the CEL will come on and then you will need to replace the O2 sensor or the air pump.

This car needs a good mechanical inspection.

As for the radio code, tell the dealer it won't work without one! Let him find out what it is.
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My name is Klaus and I am a V ♂ lv ♂ holic.

The actual mileage is stored in the computer, a Volvo dealer scan tool will give the correct mileage, but those buggars usually charge $100 to wave their wand.
The front suspension is either a work strut mount bushing or end link, either easy to replace. At least your mechanic will tell you that, for a small fee of course!!
It might pay to have the oil changed at the dealer and have hime read the mileage for free?????
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My name is Klaus and I am a V ♂ lv ♂ holic.