1996 Volvo 940 Polar Estate review from Australia and New Zealand

Temperature Sensor Bosch injection system failed.

Had to replace plastic topped aluminum radiator, which is a problem with most modern cars nowadays.

This is the last of the real Volvo's. The build quality is superb and reliability is very good. All the (small) infancy problems of the 700-series and earlier 900's have disappeared. In a recent safety rating report by the Monash University in Melbourne the Volvo 900 series scored among the very best. You certainly feel very very safe in this car. The brakes are fantastic (ABS) and everything feels solid and durable. The seats are very comfortable and firm. Fuel economy is not great in and around town, because this solid wagon weighs 1500 kg, but out on the open road you can manage 10 lt/100km if you keep your right foot under control. Legroom for rear passengers is generous and there's heaps of space in this wagon. I have talked to other 940 owners with high mileage (over 300.000 k's) cars and the key seems to be regular maintenance. I have the same experience. Maintain this car and it will serve you for a very long time.