1989 Volvo 740 SE review from UK and Ireland
"Best car I have ever owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The alternater went wrong at 160000.
The fuel gauge went wrong at 163000.
ABS at 175000.
Fuel relay at 175040.
General comments?
Bought it with 157000 miles on it.
Put sport suspension on it.
And had it for 5 years and it is the best.
Car I have ever had cornered like a mini.
With the sports suspension on it, the fuel.
Gauge was the most expensive thing to.
Repair at £190 for the unit itself.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 200b engine Automatic |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 157000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 250800 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 740 |
| Date of Entry | 7th January, 2006 |