1988 Volvo 740 GL review from UK and Ireland
"A high quality car that is very good value for money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head gasket needed replacing because of slight water leak down the side of the engine block.
Water pump needed replacing due to slight water leak.
Noisy fuel pump.
General comments?
Although I was surprised that the head gasket went, the quality of the car is amazing. It is 15 years old and there is hardly a spot of rust anywhere. It looks like it should last for years to come. I thought I was mad paying £2400 for it 4 years ago, but it is the best value car I have ever bought. Using a good back-street Volvo mechanic has helped in keeping the cost of repairs low.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 118000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 150000 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 106 |
| Date of Entry | 30th September, 2003 |