u/Swimming-Parsnip-300

I’m looking to buy an old volvo for a really good price, below $400. I’ve loved the look of these cars forever and even the opportunity to get my hands on one is amazing to me. My only problem is the previous owners of the car have no idea what is wrong with it, and neither do I. All i’ve seen is they put a new MAF sensor, and battery in today as of 10/02/26. The car turns over and starts for maybe half a second, then dies. I know this description could mean a plethora of things, and i’m definitely going to start with the fuel pump and fuel filter, but if anyone has any advice, comments, concerns, or just general knowledge on what my life is going to be like getting this thing fixed, i’d love to hear from you.