G.H.
I see on all the court programs I watch that you should alswys bring your mechanic to see the car first. He can check it out underneath and the motor, tires, etc. It's worth $50-100 for him than to get stuck with a $2000.00 transmission job. He'll also find any oil drips or hose leakage. He's well worth the investment. Volvos are nice auto and can last a very long time if they've been maintained methodically.