1988 Volvo 740 GL review from UK and Ireland
"An ultra reliable workhorse"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front sidelight blew plus the fuse.
General comments?
Not the fastest of cars, but is still very responsive for such a heavy vehicle.
It's fourteen years old now and there's not a spot of rust on it. The interior is also very well maintained, almost as new.
A very comfortable car to drive.
I'm only getting about 23 miles per gallon out of it at the moment, but I think that's partly due to the need for a service.
When parked next to my Fathers brand new V70 it puts the new models to shame. You can tell the REAL Volvo!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 91000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 92000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Nova |
| Date of Entry | 20th April, 2002 |