1985 Volvo 740 GLE review from North America
"An expensive to fix tank"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Too many to remember them all.
I got the car in not too great condition, seeing as how it was used.
Volvos, as are most of them, are not very reliable when it comes to electrical problems. Many of the interior lights and other accessories such as the cigarette lighter take some knocking and banging and a little rewiring to get working.
Volvo interiors are such weaklings when it comes to weather wear. The sun has absolutely eaten my seats alive. Mainly fading all the color and weakening the fabric.
If you have a Volvo and live in a cold weathered region. You might wanna consider starting your car up early to warm it up. Volvos do not get along with the cold.
General comments?
Volvos for the most part as I have heard and from my own experience are soldiers. They just won't die. Getting in a wreck is also a little bit more reassuring than other cars seeing as how they are built like tanks.
Recommended Reviews:
  | Over 300k miles and it won't die! |
| Built solidly, drives well, will run forever |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4-Cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 150000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 158000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 240 |
| Date of Entry | 15th April, 2002 |