Volvo Repair: 93 960 sedan, radiator hose, oil leaks

Question
looking at purchasing a 93 960 sedan (97k actual miles) for my daughter. wondering if car is reliable transportation.have heard about problem with timing belt if not maintained. have no problem with having to fix normal wear & tear related stuff. just wanting decent car without any hidden defects. what's your opinion of car and what are things I need to look for.
thanks Cliff

Answer
TIMING BELT IS ONLY A 30K MILE INTERVAL BELT.NOT MUCH IN THE WAY OF DEFECTS JUST NORMAL WEAR STUFF. I WOULD CHECK FOR OIL LEAKS ,WORN BUSHINGS IN SUSPENSION.LOOK FOR OOLANT LEAKS ESPECIALLY AT THE TOP RADIATOR HOSE WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE RADIATOR THIS COULD INDICATE A RADIATOR WHICH IS CRACKING AT THE UPPER HOSE CONNECTION POINT.CHECK ALL ENGINE MOUNTS FOR SAGGING AS THE ARE HYDRAULIC AND LOOK FOR BROWN FLUID LEAKING FROM THEM.CHECK THAT TRANS. FLUID IS NOT DIRTY OR SMELLS BURNT.i WOULD ACTUALLY PAY THE LOCAL DEALER TO CHECK THE CAR OVER IT IS WORTH THE HOUR CHECKOUT TIME THEY MAY CHARGE.IF IT IS AT THE DEALER HAVE A LOCAL MECHANIC FAMILIAR WITH VOLVOS LOOK AT IT.