Faults:

The lift-gate latch is stuck, so I depend on the springs to keep it closed.

The driver's seat is a bit sprung after 1/4 million miles, but it's still quite comfy on long drives.

General Comments:

I had no qualms about buying a 240 with more than a quarter-million miles on it. In fact, I picked it up at the dealer and drove it 300+ miles home without anyone to follow me.

Like all of the 240s, this is a tank that I intend to keep for another 100,000 miles.

It is so much nicer inside and out than the 95 Taurus I sold to make room in the garage.

Faults:

There was a factory alarm system put on the car by the previous owner (I'm the 2nd owner) and I had that removed.

One problem I had was that I took it to a mechanic to have the plugs/rotor/cap/wires changed and he put the wrong wires on and it shorted out my fuse box and the alarm, which is why I had it taken out, and burnt the distributor cap to where the car wouldn't start. That, of course, was no fault of the car, but the ignorant mechanic.

The other problem I have had was currently at 209,000 I have a crack in the catalytic converter and am about to replace that and the exhaust with new.

General Comments:

I've put about 23,000 miles on this car in less than a year driving from Columbus, Ohio to Toronto, Canada and New York City and Ottawa, Canada numerous times. It is a great riding car, but I would have gotten the cruise control option installed if I had bought it new. Ah well... I'm sure eBay has one listed on there. (:

Buy one.

Faults:

The most persistent problem is poor cold starting at temperatures between 5C and 10C which seems to be a problem with the temperature sensor on the fuel injection. At temperatures below 0C it starts first time.

Brakes are not good having a very dead feel and the handbrake needs constant adjustment.

Electrical items can be temperamental, but the fitting of a heavy duty battery has cured those problems.

General Comments:

Performance is acceptable for an automatic in such a heavy car - kickdown is very effective, but the overdrive has to be switched out to maintain speed on motorway gradients.

Fuel consumption is atrocious around town dropping to as little as 12 mpg in cold weather. However on a long trip 30+ mpg is easily obtainable especially if speed is kept down to 65mph.

Cabin comfort is excellent as is visibility from the driving seat.

The car is solid and built like a tank - which also means far fewer drivers in tin boxes try and cut you up.

Faults:

One of the prongs that engages/disengages the clutch broke so that the clutch wouldn't completely engage and the gears would grind on occasion when you were stopped. We had the clutch replaced (which was hardly worn) and the prongs, etc and everything's been great since. 80,000 miles.

Something strange happened to the car last fall, but it turned out to be minor and repairs were fairly cheap. 90,000 miles.

Brake pads were replaced once, oil changes, etc.

There are a few stone chips on the front of the car from high speed driving (or someone following to closely a cinder truck).

That's pretty much it! :-)

General Comments:

This is the only car my dad would let me take to college (one of two 240 Volvos at my mid-west college). It is safe, reliable, and slightly underpowered.

The engine actually is not stressed, despite what some of the other reviews said, which is why they last forever. It's a great car and will hopefully last for another 100,000 easily!

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

One of, if not the safest cars I've ever driven. Although I've only had it for just over 2 weeks, I'm sold. Definitely built for comfort and reliability, although it has guts when needed. Very good value for money.

Faults:

Oxygen sensor replaced at 100k, the black trim turns grey when it rains.

General Comments:

For my first car ever, I am truely proud of my Volvo. It is reliable, safe and the most comfortable car I have ever ridden. Good on gas milage, and looks like new. I will keep it as long as it wants me.