check engine for 60 sec?

I'm looking at buying a 97 960. The check engine light stays on for
about 60 seconds. The guy says he thinks it's because oil pressure
doesn't reach what it should be till then. On any other car the light
goes out a couple seconds after starting. Am I being fed a line?

Thanks

 

Assuming the dash on a 97 looks the same as the third picture
on this 1995 page:
http://new.volvocars.com/ownersdocs/1995/1995_960/95960_1_1.html

The "Check Engine" (aka Malfunction Indicator) light is #3, far left end.
The "Oil Pressure" light is #10, near the middle.

From that same page:

- Malfunction indicator lamp
If the lamp comes on (or stays on after the vehicle has started), the engine
diagnostic system has detected a possible fault in the emission control system.
Although driveability may not be affected, see an authorized Volvo retailer as
soon as possible for inspection.

- Oil pressure warning light
If the light comes on while driving, the oil pressure is too low. Stop the car and
then stop the engine immediately and check the engine oil level. See the section
titled "Engine oil". If the light stays on after restart, have the car towed to the nearest
authorized Volvo retailer. After hard driving, the light may come on occasionally
when the engine is idling. This is normal, provided it goes off when the engine speed
is increased.

 

In an earlier contribution to this discussion,

Yes. This is not an oil pressure issue. At some time in the past, a fault in
the emission control system has been detected and stored. The fault may or
may not still exist. The only way to tell is to take it to someone (Volvo
dealer, etc.) who can read and reset the fault code - and then see whether
it re-occurs.
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Thanks. I had it checked out in general and it looks good and I'm
buying it.

 

Can't you read the fault codes directly at the diagnostic socket? I know
you can on the later 240s with LH 2.4 injection. There's a button and
LED that will blink the codes.

 

In an earlier contribution to this discussion,

Possibly - but only if you know what you're looking for, and how to
interpret it!
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