1988 Volvo 740 GLE review from UK and Ireland
"QC spells Volvo 'Quality Counts'"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Have renewed steering rack, brakes all round, new exhaust. Think the control unit may be needing replaced, probably expensive part.
General comments?
The car is very good to drive and is very spacious as I am big man 6ft 5 tall
and also quite large in bulk size seats are very comfortable, I hope to have this car as long as possible if I get 10years from it will be really happy, we have Ministry tests here and are strict.
I find it economical just petrol in UK is expensive.
There isn't much rust on body for such an old car I have only rust on wheel arch at rear drivers side.
My only problems are electrical all seems to be at control unit and not much info on it in manuals, which is sad
and speedometer is always working on and off.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 145000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 150000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 245 |
| Date of Entry | 19th February, 2003 |