1988 Volvo 740 review from North America
"The Volvo 740 is a square tank that will last forever"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The strut arm bushings wore out around 110,000 miles. The leather seats cracked and went bad. They had to be replaced.
General comments?
This is a heavy car. It's not the most economical car on the road, but it's heavy, safe, and it will last forever. The 4 cylinder version has some pick up, which is amazing due to the weight of the car. It has a great ride and it also handles extremely well in the snow for rear wheel drive.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 84000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 126000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz 190 |
| Date of Entry | 15th November, 2005 |