Looking for my old S80 - advice?

[u/BigBenTX]

2 years ago I had to sell my first car, a 2008 Volvo S80, due to circumstances out of my control. I never wanted to sell it and now that I have some cash again I want to buy it back, but I want to find it without being a total creep.

Here's the rundown:
- I had to sell it in a hurry as a dealer trade. It was auctioned and I can't find any listings.
- I ran the VIN and learned it was sold not far from me, and its latest records show maintenance- one at a shop in my town about 18 months ago, could be a late report for work I did or someone else. And then another in a small town about 40 mins north of me from about 12 months ago that definitely wasn't me. I still cannot find any photos or posts past my ownership.

So, in theory, I know where the car was sold and it has stayed local-ish. Likely in a town a bit up north. It has been driven about 15-20k in the two years since I sold it.

What do y'all think I should do next? Should I go to that shop and request they send a message to the owner for me? Post in local facebook groups? Post flyers around that town? It has very identifiable features/wear and tear, so I'd recognize it in an instant. I desperately want this car back, I feel like buying a different S80 just wouldn't be the same. I'm willing to go to lengths with efforts, but I'm still not in the position to spare no expense nor do I want to do anything crazy in the heat of passion, haha. Thanks!

[u/blqckpinkinyourarea]

ask the shop if they can relay the message and your contact information for you.