1991 Volvo 740 review from North America
"Considerably the best cars ever made"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only thing to go wrong on the car since I bought it was the radiator and front struts. I do not consider this a big deal, radiators and struts take beatings, especially since they were the originals with the car. Everything else is spectacular.
General comments?
Volvo, known for safety and reliability has always been my choice of car. I am 21 and will always drive a Volvo. The general consumer is not aware of all the online forums such as Brickboard.com where you can find answers to simple problems about your car.
I am pushing 217,000 miles soon and the car is purring away. It is a two and a half tons safety trap and for its weight, it handles extremely well in an emergency.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L i Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 165000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 218000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 240 |
| Date of Entry | 10th July, 2003 |