RgrF wrote:
Depending on previous driving patterns & maintenance, it will serve both you and Mavis to your graves. If you happen to roll it into a canyon, it will probably keep you both alive but shear a few years off.

They are fantastic cars, if you decide not to take it, PM me or Matt at AS - he also hosts a Volvo site.

Things you'll need to deal with:

A/C almost never works, but they were made to run in Sweden so they didn't care a lot about a/c and you live in Dana Point so you don't care a lot about a/c either.
electrical problems - harnesses may need replacement **
don't freeway it before you have the oil seals checked out **
overdrive solenoids can cause problems - there is a switch on the left side of the gearshift - press it and see if a light comes on the dashboard, press again to see if it goes off - if it stays on you have trouble**

**all of these can be very costly, maybe beyond the value of the car if you don't know aren't closely related to a knowledgeable Volvo mechanic

PM me if you need more. Never turn down a freebee.