Which is the worst year for a Volvo 740?
The 1985 Volvo 740 has the most overall complaints, & we also rate 1985 as the worst model year ranked on several factors such as repair cost & average mileage when problems occur. The most-reported problem is also with the 1985 Volvo 740 for power fluctuates. Click on the graph bars for more details about a specific model year.
What to do with a Volvo 740 GLE?
Click on the pictures for a larger version (will open in a new tab/window). The dashboard of a Volvo 740. In this case a MY90 Volvo 740 GLE. Remove the small covers on both sides to expose the screws that holds the instruments unit into the dashboard Please note: put the turn signal and wiper stalks down to remove the instrument cluster.
Why does my odometer stop working on my Volvo 740?
Login to post comments! Want to advertise on Volvotips? Check out our advertising program. A very common problem for the Volvo 740 (and also 760, 780 and 900-series) is the tripmeter and odometer (or: mileage indicator) which stops working.
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.
Can a Volvo 760 and 780 be used?
Please note: a lot of parts and components of the Volvo 740, 760 and 780 are shared with the Volvo 240 and 260, and the Volvo 940 and 960 (also S90 and V90). Some of the repair manuals below are of a Volvo 200-series or 900-series but can be used for the Volvo 700-series as well.
What kind of engine does a Volvo 740 have?
These service manuals describes the D20 (5-cylinder diesel engine without turbo), D24 (6-cylinder diesel without turbo), the D24T (6-cylinder diesel engine with turbo) and the D24TIC (6-cylinder diesel engine with turbo and intercooler). Volvo 740, 760, 780 & 940 diesel pre-heating system service & repair manual modelyear 1982 and newer