How many miles does a 1989 Volvo 740 get?
I too have a ’89 740 GL, 278,000+ miles, take it cruising to Tennessee from NY 3 times a year along with daily mileage, 75MPH/2600RPM, but I would never buy another car from this manufacturer, BECAUSE it’s just not the same quality.
Is the Volvo 740 a good car to buy?
This Volvo has the most comfortable cloth seats I have ever sat in, and they are tough as nails. Love the blue interior color, and great ergonomics, simple and easy to figure out. Great MPG (around 27 overall). I bought the car for highway commuting, and it performs this task well like I knew it would.
How is the air conditioner on a 1989 Volvo?
• The air conditioner has been re-gassed, but struggles at over 35 degrees Celsius. • The electric antenna now only goes half way up, but is still fully functional. • The cable for the bonnet release has broken. I have a replacement for it, but a makeshift coat hanger release at the grille will suffice until I have the time to fix it.
What was the air vent cover on a 1989 Volvo?
Replaced plastic air vent cover (the vent was used for cooling in foreign market cars without A/C, but had a cover for US cars with A/C) in the driver’s side footwell with a homemade cover made of aluminum at 176,000. The factory panel was allowing water from the cowl drain to flood the floor of the car.
When did the odometer stop working on my Volvo 740?
• The odometer stopped at 271,000 kilometres 7 years ago and started working again 6 years ago. The previous owner estimates his usage to be around 70,000 in this time, putting the car at around 350,000 based on the usage since (Actual reading is 288,000).
Are there any problems with the Volvo system?
Volvo has had problems with this system since it was introduced in 1976. Volvo’s still run into the same issues on their newer models. Possibly in theory Volvos system is better, but in reality it gets overlooked and inevitably becomes clogged up and causes oil leaks and idle problems.
Are there any problems with the Volvo flame trap system?
Another Volvo oddity is the use of a flame trap system where every other car manufacturer in the world uses a PCV system incorporating a PCV valve. Volvo has had problems with this system since it was introduced in 1976. Volvo’s still run into the same issues on their newer models.