1989 Volvo 740 Turbo intercooler review from UK and Ireland
"Cheap 80's excess that lasts"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Gear stick knob loose
radiator leaked at bottom
new hydraulic tailgate rams
seized calipers x 3 (common fault to all my previous volvo's - piston and guide pins)
leaky roof through questionable silver roof-rack
Various minor electrical eccentricities including loose headlamp relay
tailgate trim coming loose.
General comments?
I bought this car for £1000 just over a year ago. It is a very quick car, 0-60 under 8 seconds I'm told and likes to wheel spin, especially unladen in the wet.
It will do about 28mpg on the motorway - best not to check around town (23mpg average).
All electric windows, sunroof and mirrors.
All leather seating, plus kid seats in back.
All round disk brakes with ABS.
Enormous load space- we've moved house with one and having driven a modern V70 have found it handles better (rear wheel drive style) and is just as comfortable.
It has never failed to start, the last MOT cost £70 including cost of test and removal of dog chewed seat belts.
Lack of cup holders is a pain - the dimples in the glove-box are just inviting a scalding, what are they for?
Recommend Euro Car Parts for cheaper spares makes the car reasonable to run.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 turbo injection Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 130000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 143000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 740 |
| Date of Entry | 22nd January, 2003 |