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Congratulations Kristi!
Well maintained, that car should give you many years of service.
Here's a few things a first-time Volvo owner should know/have - and if this seems arrogant or condescending, accept my apology in advance.
Volvo model numbering system.
You will see brickboarders using a three-digit "code" to identify their Volvos. This system originated with Volvo in the 100 series. Digit #1 is the series, digit #2 the number of cylinders, and digit #3 the number of doors.
Although the car badging has changed several times, the system is still used here or the BrickBoard since it's an easy shorthand.
The 100 series came and went still using the system. For example, a 144 is a four-cylinder 4-door sedan in the 100 series.
The 200 series stayed intact until 1983. Then Volvo changed to just the trim level letters, like DL (DeLuxe) and GL (Grand Luxe) or GT (Grand Touring, a turbo sometimes) or Diesel, which had the GL trim.
That lasted in the 200 series until 1986. After that they went to just plain 240 and either DL or GL. Later, 1989 maybe, the letters were dropped and all wer badged 240, and what trim you got depended on what options you wanted, like the American car dealer system.
Also in 1985 they started making the 700 series, so they had to put numbers back into the identification of the 200 series.
Is your new (new2U) Volvo a 244? A 245? What engine does it have? A B23FT (turbo) or a B230F (the non-turbo that year).
Books to have (if you don't have them already):
Owner's Manual. Call 1-800-25-Volvo and ask about that, if you didn't get one.
Workshop manuals. Minimum is the Haynes, least expensive, look for new at AutoZone or on eBay. Best is the Bentley. $30 to $50. Look on eBay and from several of the Brickboard advertisers.
There are available the Volvo Service Manuals, too. Each covers a part of the car, unlike a workshop manual. Best one to start with is the Wiring Diagrams book for your year and model. I have the one for 1985 240,260 Section 3 (39) and it covers A LOT. But - it could be $40 or more.
Lastly - look about on this site for what is sometimes called a "Zero Mile List". It lists things that should be done after acquiring a Volvo when the new owner has no knowledge of previous owner's maintanance work. Things that should be done like new timing belt, oil change, trans flush, brake fluid flush, etc. Also lists things to check, like alternator brushes.
Sounds like you got a really low mileage brick. Good deal. 10,000 +/- miles a year is not bad.
Glad to have you aboard, enjoy the ride.
Bob
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