Excellent, I'll keep it until the wheels fall off!
My A/C leak at compressor at 168,000miles. Did repair myself for $330.00.
At 170,000 miles I replaced real main seal trans seals output bushing and drive shaft components and suspension rubber.
My first Volvo went to 490,000 mile with small repairs.
This 740 just keeps going.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 9th August, 2003
Roaring viking
Some Electric problems.
ABS sensor fault.
Headliner quality is very poor.
General turbo verification, engine cleaning, water pump replacement.
I still had to give good grades regarding overall reliability marks because of the longevity the car has now shown.
Still no rust, 15 years and 400,000Km driven on snow..
Some find it very hard to drive in the winter because it's a rear wheel drive, but when you get used to it, the car will provide enough cornering stability.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 6th February, 2003
The only car that belongs on road!
Blew the Sunroof Motor
Loose ignition switch (need to toggle a bit)
Headliner falling down in back
Battery (replaced twice)
This car is absolutely amazing! I commute it 90 miles a day, and have since the day I paid under $2000.00 for it! She is dream! A bit of electrical whatnot going on, and the alternator is now going out, pure maintenance on this superior quality machine!
Brakes are amazing, "stops on a dime" saved my children and myself from 60 miles an hour to zero, within 20 seconds (and saved the Elk's life that was crossing the road). Absolutely the BEST car on the market!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 9th September, 2002
A long lasting stallion
The air conditioner went out.
The radiator went out.
The belts had to be replaced.
The fuel injectors had to be cleaned.
The sun roof leaks.
The lining breaks loose.
The head lining falls down.
The leather seats crack.
The automatic antenna broke.
The shocks in the trunk broke.
Even though this car has it's minor problems that can easily and cheaply be fixed, it is the best car I have ever owned. It drives very comfortably, and after 56,000 miles it stills runs like a new car. I love my Volvo.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 9th July, 2002
A high-maintenance money pit
Mysterious oil leak which no one could identify, and was so incredibly severe I had to sell the car because the cost of oil was too high.
Leaked coolant.
Head warped for no reason (didn't overheat) at 155K miles.
Turbocharger failed at 145K miles.
Many, many electrical problems.
Transmission designed very poorly, none of the gears are wide enough.
Headliner made of very poor quality material.
Engine bay heat so hot from poor turbo placement and crude engine design, a radiator hose almost melted.
Horrible, noisy, dirty, crude engine - the 2.3L inline four. Truly awful.
Handled so poorly in the rain and snow, I did double-takes. And this car is from SWEDEN?
The turbo 2.3L four was fast as lightning - 0-60 in about 6.5 seconds or so if timed perfectly.
Handled great in dry weather.
Leather seats very comfortable.
Nice, boxy style.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 15th May, 2002
Well, the 740 is infamous in Sweden for its poor road handling in the winter. Some people call it "ice-princess"!
I concur, unfortunately.
My 1988 Volvo Turbo wagon has by far, been the least reliable car I've ever owned. It's also been the most expensive to maintain, far surpassing a Porsche 944 and a BMW 525iT.
I think "Volvo" is Swedish for "junk."
With regard to this gentleman's comments; unfortunately you can buy a bad Volvo used. Volvo's are excellent cars, but like any other car, when you buy them used with high mileage, you run the risk that the previous owner did not take care of the vehicle. Never buy a used car without the service records. I made this mistake once.
My 740 TI has been reliable, if a little expensive to maintain. Having said that, I've had no regrets. Sure, she suffers from the dreaded sagging roofliner, leaking sunroof, and a few other typical issues, but it has also performed very well. I've driven her for 11 winters in Ottawa, and have never lost any control in snowy or icy conditions. Snow tires are a must (as they should be with all cars in Ottawa...) and there is real benefit to adding weight to the trunk (I keep about 25kg of cat litter for weight and potential traction aid) and keeping a full tank of gas. Jut common sense, really...
15th Jun 2005, 11:58
Your car hasn't even hit puberty yet 56000 is nothing wate till it gets into the 400,000's course it will run like new.