1991 Volvo 740 Turbo Wagon review from North America
"This car is fast, handles well, and feels like it will go forever!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The fuel pump required replacement at 110,000 miles.
Front end bushings at about the same time.
Miscellaneous small plastic pieces have broken from the interior--door compartments, defroster vent mouldings--nothing big, just annoying.
The elements of the heated driver's seat broke a couple of years ago.
General comments?
This car is extremely comfortable on a long trip. I have never owned a car that was as much fun to drive, even though it is a station wagon. The manual transmission shifts smoothly--I am still on the original clutch. The shocks are also original. I have had only one partial replacement of the exhaust.
Dealer service is expensive, but I have a friend who is a former Volvo mechanic who has his own shop here in mid-coast Maine who is very good and reasonably priced.
With four Nokia snow treads, this car will go anywhere in snow.
Recommended Reviews:
  | Best $1000 I ever spent |
| An excellent driving, long-lived car that is easy to work on, but needs a real mechanic on occasion |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 153000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 740 |
| Date of Entry | 21st January, 2002 |