How old is the latest version of the Volvo 240?
With the newest Volvo 240 now 25 years old, and the earliest incarnations heading into their 40s, examples are starting to show up on the collector car radar.
Why is the Volvo 240 a cult car?
First a novelty, then a kind of anti-status status symbol, and finally a cult figure, this humble Volvo continues to be revered. People love the 240 both in stock form as well as modified with something a little more racy.
Where is the VIN on a Volvo 240?
Identifying a given Volvo 240 is most easily accomplished by way of the VIN plate, which can be found under the passenger side strut mount under the hood.
Is the Volvo 240 a safe car to buy?
For a nearly 20-year run, the world’s college professors, newly-minted teenage drivers, and secret Scandinaviophiles were gifted with a perfectly rectilinear, absolutely safe, and surprisingly affordable go-to automobile.
Which is the most reliable Volvo 240 wagon?
’87 Blue 240 Wagon, +300k miles. ’87 Silver 240 Wagon, 412k miles (wife’s car). ’88 Black 780 Coupe, PRV-6, 144k miles. Voting helps other users to find good content and drives recent gems to the home page.
When was the last year the Volvo 260 was made?
The 260 was available until 1982 when it was officially replaced by the Volvo 700 series (although the 265 wagon would linger for a few years after that). In general, the four-door sedan is the most common 240, followed by the wagon and then the two-door. From a trim perspective, these Volvos can be found in DL, GL, GLT, GT, and Turbo models.
What kind of ABS does a Volvo 240 have?
1. No Self-Diagnostic system. (OBD-I is included on 1989 and later non-turbo cars, and 1990 and later turbos) 2. No Airbag. 3. No ABS on the 240 or 740 cars (optional on the 760 that year, standard on the 780).