1985 Volvo 240 DL review from North America
"Rust bucket, but reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Starter went around 275,000 miles, replaced the distributor cap around.
The same mileage along with the spark plug wires. general things like oil.
And filters... all in all a reliable solid car... oh kind of a rust problem as.
Well.
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![]() ![]() | 1986 - 240 DL Sedan 2.3 gasoline Maintenance costs are definitely not zero, but the benefits of ownership far exceed the costs |
![]() ![]() | In a word; if it wasn’t so boring – I would own this car or its likeness forever |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | B230F 2.3L 4 cylinder. Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 200000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 320000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 6 Series |
| Date of Entry | 24th February, 2008 |





