Volvo 740 Saloon 2.3 GLE 4d Auto (1989/F) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheapish to buy £2995 in 1996, but huge expenditure on repairs.
Costs
25 mpg, lots of repair bills.
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On the road
Driving
Very nice.
Performance
Pretty lively.
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Living with it
Reliability
Worst car I've ever had.
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Comfort
Very comfortable, leather seats, plenty of room for 5.
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Security and Service
Security
Seemed OK, never put to test.
Service
Didn't use Volvo.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
OK, head gasket went twice, cam belt went twice.
Other
Fuel pump and relay (over £300), hand brake cable broke, water pump, alternator twice, boot hinge bent, exhaust, rapid tyre wear, head lining coming away, shock absorbers, head gasket, cam belt, battery, radio packed up, rear light clusters, brake discs..
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No