1991 Volvo 740 review from North America
"Great all-round used vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Radiator blew at 130000 miles.
Emissions computer chip went bad at 135000 miles.
Holes in muffler at about 155000 miles.
General comments?
The car isn't the fastest, but I drive it hard and still get 20+ Miles per Gallon.
Transmission shifts extremely smooth.
Lots of usable features ie: heated seats, sunroof, etc.
Extremely comfortable seats and interior.
Safest car out there. I was in a 30 mph offset crash, totaled a Honda Accord, but the Volvo had only $1000 of damage.
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| 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 |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L I-4 8-Valve Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 128000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 156000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 4th July, 2002 |