1993 Volvo 940 Review
Price Estimate: $3,452 - $5,598
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
Wagons have integrated child seats. All stereos have anti-theft feature, and air conditioning is free of CFCs. Wagons have an extra four gallons of fuel capacity and a revised rear seat. 940 GL dropped, but a base sedan and wagon continue.
For sale near Hudson, NH
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in New Hampshire
$194/mo for 940 Base
940 Base
vs
$163/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
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300K + & Still Going
4.88 out of 5 starseshipman, 05/12/2011
1993 Volvo 940 4dr Wagon
We have over 300,000 miles on our 940. It has been the best car I have ever owned.
It's a bit long in the tooth now, but perfect for my son to drive.
We bought it used in '96 with 30K.
No major issues.
We have always kept up maint., I will buy another olvo soon!
Swedish Brick, And As Solid As One.
5 out of 5 starsGiancarlo, 11/02/2015
1993 Volvo 940 4dr Sedan
If you have the chance of buying one of these with extremely low mileage, or at least below 100K, do it... particularly if it's a one-owner.
Last of the rear wheel drive Volvos, built like nothing else, dependable, and easy to fix and diagnose.
It will give you years and years more of faithful service, and doesn't really look that bad because even back in the day when I bought mine … new, it wasn't stylish because it was built for function with tremendous materials like leather and paint on mine.
Mileage isn't startling by today's standards, but I still average 23 overall and maintenance isn't a big thing with the electronic ignition.
Even if the timing belt breaks it won't destroy the engine because it's what's referred to as a "run free" engine. It happened to me once and all that had to be done at the time of the new belt was to align the notches for the cam and crankshaft and reinstall a new timing belt.
Swedish brick
4.13 out of 5 starsdrjjjj, 12/02/2011
1992 Volvo 940 Turbo 4dr Wagon
The 1992+ model has 25%+ stronger side impact protection ( SIPS) Also, taller gearing than the 93-95, has limited slip rear end, a bullet proof Toyota truck automatic, very comfortable seat, lot's a little safety features like knee bolsters, charged seat belts, light on doors, anti loc/air bag, hydraulic engine that detaches and goes under car, massive roof strength etc! The motors are … bullet proof too! Top grade paint job! Weakness: air conditioning marginal, must maintain as spec'd-find a volvo expert! 92 740/940 with AT is 18 & 26mpg which ain't bad! 93-95, 17 & 24-411 rear ends vs 373 in 92! Upscale, well built reliable and was $25K new back then! Best older used rig on market -period!
940 Turbo - The Pinnacle of Volvo Engineering
4.5 out of 5 starsainlay, 05/15/2014
1993 Volvo 940 Turbo 4dr Sedan
I have owned every model of volvo up and down the line. My favorite being the classic 240 model but when I drove the 940, that was all over. I am now a 940t guy. It has the same extremely reliable 4 cyl engine that came in the 240 & 740. Very easy to work on and parts are cheap. The suspension was greatly improved over the 240 and so was the interior. With 375,000 miles on my 940turbo it … drives as it did with 25,000 miles on the odometer. Have not had to do nothing but routine maintenance. This car has the get up & go for when you need it and is really fun to drive. I will be hanging on to mine along with my 244 and 245 for as long as I can. Nothing else has caught my eye.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1993 Volvo 940, so we've included reviews for other years of the 940 since its last redesign.
1993 940 Highlights
Sedan
Base
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 19 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $194/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 16.8 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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