1983 Volvo 240 review from North America
"Worst car I have ever owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine seals.
Transmission seals.
Wiring.
Seats.
Exhaust.
Air conditioning.
Suspension.
General comments?
This was the worst car I have ever owned. I bought it used and didn't check it out carefully. The body looked great and I heard that Volvos are reliable. Then the air conditioner quit, the driver's seat broke, the rear suspension went bad, both the engine and transmission seals started to leak. Finally the insulation on the wiring began to flake off and fried the computer.
And parts are twice as expensive as for other cars. What a money pit! I'm sorry I sold my 1979 Toyota Corolla. It looked rough, but it still would have lasted for many years.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1995 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 149000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 15000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 18th January, 2002 |