This was my fourth Volvo an my first outside the 200 series, I bought it for only 900 and very neglected so I expected a lot of issues, especially at 364,000 miles. I replaced a blown turbo an tires as well as the normal Volvo tie rods, beyond that this was a fantastic car always suprisingly fast always got me where I needed to go up until almost 500,000 miles when I had an oil leak I …

Best car you will ever have

Lynn, 01/03/2010

1991 Volvo 740 SE Turbo 4dr Sedan

Bought this car new, and now my college age daughter uses it when home. I now have a 2006 V70 but I still love the 740. Has had very few problems, has 175K miles and most parts are original. Will have to replace heater core, but most reliable car I have ever owned. I will probably be buried in it if I can ever pry it out of my kid's hand.

422k miles on a turbo'd 5 speed

Tommy, 10/07/2015

1991 Volvo 740 4dr Wagon

This car is remarkable, it's made it almost a half of a million miles and still pulls strong, that turbo kicks hard and combined with a manual gear box and rear wheel drive it gets fun, it's actually a lot of fun. It puts a smile on my face every time I drive it even after all these years and miles, it's fast yet practical, spacious yet sporty, understated boxy appearance makes its a …

rare ..and not for sale

hadassah2, 08/24/2013

1991 Volvo 740 4dr Sedan

Great car for almost six years.. i am the second owner.. a few problems with fuel pump.. and a few other very Minor problems..over the years .. we paid only 1500... that was a steal... more 250,000 miles and still going strong ...very dependable !!

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1991 740 Highlights

Type:

Wagon

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Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	18 MPG
Cost to Drive	$238/month
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	39.3 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive

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Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
0
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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1991 Volvo 740 SE Turbo 4dr Sedan and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

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Neglected as can be but was a great car

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422k miles on a turbo'd 5 speed

rare ..and not for sale

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 1991 Volvo 740 SE Turbo 4dr Sedan and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}