Faults:

Inherited the car from Grandparents so I know its history. Has had a lot of mechanical work expected of the age and mileage (suspension, differential, brakes, etc) and the car has been looked after very well since 1991, never missed an oil service.

Radiator had a leak and was replaced.

Cosmetically looking rough, expected after 30 + years. No rust, just some dented panels and missing trim. Inside is the same story, a bit rough but has stood up well over the years.

General Comments:

A stunningly large and comfortable car, this 940 is one of the last of the "real" Volvos.

2.0 petrol engine is slow and poor on fuel by today standards. But it soldiers on like nothing else.

The car has real presence on the road. People stop and talk to you and always tell you how they knew someone or had one in the family back in the day, with good reliability.

I plan to keep it as a use-able classic.

Faults:

Problems with the ECU.

General Comments:

The car is very reliable and very comfortable, it can easily seat four large adults in comfort.

On the negative side the performance leaves a lot to be desired and the fuel consumption is a bit scary, especially during the colder months.

If you can live with the running costs though I would whole heartedly recommend one of these cars.

Faults:

This car has now covered 93,000 miles and has never given trouble.

General Comments:

I cannot fault this car on reliability grounds, I feel this car will go on for ever. I am planning to drive to the south of Spain this year and have no worries on the car making it. In its lifetime I have only had to change the obvious service parts. Timing belt at 52,000 miles, one battery, tyres, exhaust and brakes. With regular servicing I feel this car has many years left.