Volvo 740 Estate
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cost me £1 per KG of car.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Scrapyards are your best friends to save main dealer prices.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Handles like it looks, but rides well and demolishes motorway mileages with aplomb.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    121PS is just about OK. The engine pulls well even if peak torque takes an age to get to. 4800rpm! Has seen 115mph on the Autobahn in Germany. Can be thirsty if pushed on.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    3 months, 7000 miles, started every time on the button. Towed 1500kg without moaning. Absolutely awesome. Now exported to Switzerland and passed stricter Swiss MOT with only adjustments to headlights needed!

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    5 out of 5 5.0

    Better here in Switzerland than the UK. Still used as taxis. The X5/XC90 of its day.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Can leave the car feeling fresh after 10 hours of motoring across Europe.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Aftermarket alarm and living in a low crime area helps. But you would be mad to steal one.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent in UK and Switzerland.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Loses power when overworked.

    Other

    Washer jets unblocked, replacement brake hoses.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes