1987 Volvo 740 GL review from Australia and New Zealand
"A safe way to have fun"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air intake hose collapsed.
Radiator hose cracked.
General comments?
Very reliable car, great stability, also managed to get to 170km/h, very impressed with its ride with the amount of kilometres on it.
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![]() ![]() | Floats like a battleship, stings like a bus |
![]() ![]() | Daggy old thing fit for a queen |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3i Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 276114 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 277458 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volvo 240 |
| Date of Entry | 24th April, 2001 |






