1989 Volvo 740 SE Estate 2.0 petrol

Summary:

Big nipper, it can move

Faults:

Boot lock/opening mechanism.

Main fuel pump.

Steering rack.

Horn.

Propshaft bearing.

Brake pads.

Brake fluid leak.

General Comments:

A good car for a large family; we have rear facing seats in the boot, the children have now outgrown them however.

It is a good car to drive, but it has now got to the stage where it is costing a lot to service - even if one avoids rip-off dealerships like Lloyd's.

The interior still looks good despite receiving endless abuse from small children with juice, crisps, beer etc.

It handles well, never under/over steers (apart from when my wife drives).

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 13th September, 2001

18th Oct 2001, 04:54

When my wife drives, I also find handling problems. How fast can you get to 60?

23rd Jan 2002, 05:21

When my wife drives, we only seem to go round square corners, never managing to get out of 4th gear? I can't see this being a problem with the car itself.

18th Jul 2004, 11:00

When my wife drives... I never let the small children have beer with their juice and crisps. :D.

1989 Volvo 740 GLE 2.3 injection

Summary:

This car is one of Volvo's finest and will go on forever

Faults:

The alternator brushes and front bearing needed replacement.

The water pump needed replacement at 370000 miles.

I replaced the steering rack at 379980 miles.

Apart from that and the usual items, that is all that needed replacement.

General Comments:

The car is great and with 379990 miles on the clock it is a bit tappy on start up, but runs and drives like new.

I have never needed recovery or missed an appointment because of the car.

It tows very well and manages 25 miles to the gallon towing a two horse trailer with two ponies in!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 3rd July, 2001

12th Nov 2004, 06:51

25 mpg while towing a loaded horse trailer? You must have meant 25 k/pg (I know that makes no sense). My 740 (it was a turbo which affects mileage) got about 20 mpg at best. Usually I got about 15 mpg driving around town. Then again maybe my Volvo just sucked.