1988 Volvo 740 review from UK and Ireland
"Totally indestructible, reliable and comfortable motoring"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Only normal wear and tear parts (2 x exhaust, 2 x starter motor, 1x alternator, 2 x water pump, 1 x clutch)
Interior is beginning to be a bit tired and lights on instrument panel have failed, makes checking speed for speed cameras a bit difficult.
General comments?
Bought as a family car when my children were small and I still have it 14 years later when they have grown up.
Engine appears bomb proof, it just keeps going.
Paid £6295 in 1992, best spend ever on a vehicle. This car has been so good. Still regularly used for long distance trips taking son to university with all his stuff. Irreplaceable, but probably not worth anything on the second-hand market now.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 41000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 236000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 6th October, 2006 |