1992 Volvo 960 Review
1992 Volvo 960 Review
View more photos
Used 960 for sale
Appraise This CarVolvo 960 model years
Volvo 960 types
- Sedan
- Wagon
See Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
960 model replaces 940 SE in lineup; is powered by 2.9-liter twin-cam inline-six good for 201 horsepower.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1992 Volvo 960 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 $3.22 per gallon for regular unleaded in Louisiana.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Louisiana
$205/mo for 960 Base
960 Base
vs
$165/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 1992 Volvo 960.
5 star(80%)
4 star(10%)
3 star(10%)
2 star(0%)
1 star(0%)
10 reviews
Trending topics in reviews
Most helpful consumer reviews
4.63 out of 5 stars
It keeps on ticking
phenry, 01/11/2010
1992 Volvo 960 4dr Sedan
I have had this car since 2002. It has 250,000 on it now. I purchased it at 176,000. The major problem is the timing belt change every 30,000. I have done 3 so far. I also had to replace the compressor when I purchased it. Recently I had to replace tubing leading to the gas tank because it was leaking gas. Other than that it has been routine maintenance. It is the best car I have … ever had. Now I have to add a quart between oil changes which is not bad for a 250K car. I hope I can buy another 960 used with low mileage when this one goes down. I am hoping to make it to 300K.
5 out of 5 stars
Best one made
92_960_76_244DL, 11/02/2002
1992 Volvo 960 4dr Sedan
I have tried and tried to find
something wrong with this car and,
although it was entirely my fault, i
have found only one: the timing belt
needs to be changed every 53,000Km,
which is fine, assuming your previous
owner has done this, however, if it is
not replaced and breaks, your valves
and cylinders will continue to move out
of time, which will send your pistons …
right into your valves. So far this has
cost me 6 months without my 960 (due to
financial difficulty) 2 of those it has
been worked on. It has only cost me
about $1500(US) to replace my head and
a few gaskets, its worth it.
3.63 out of 5 stars
Evolution?
wmict, 12/17/2002
1992 Volvo 960 4dr Wagon
You would think that after building
this car for soo many years that Volvo
would have paid more attention to the
details. The same switches that failed
on my 86 740 wagon failed again on my
92 960 wagon. The electrical demons
under the hood came back ten fold on
this model and I had to endure poorer
performance from a six cylinder engine
than I had from my old four … banger.
Doesn't Volvo have any engineers left
that look at these long term problems
and actually address some of them?
4.75 out of 5 stars
10 yrs old, still beats any US made car
Buy Foreign, 02/24/2002
1992 Volvo 960 4dr Wagon
I've had my 960 wagon for a few years and the only problems I've had have been caused by mechanics who lacked the intelligence needed to get the job done right the first time. After 10 model years, it is superior to just about every new car available for under $40K. It's the ultimate road trip car, and works suprisingly well in the winter with a round of snow tires. The paint job on … this car is outstanding too.
1992 960 Highlights
Sedan
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 19 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $205/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 16.6 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
Consider these recommendations
Related Used 1992 Volvo 960 info
Vehicle reviews of used models
- Used Lincoln MKS 2014
- Used BMW X6 2016
- Used Buick Verano 2015
- Used Nissan Truck 2014
- Used Volvo XC60 2012
Popular new car reviews and ratings
- Ford F 1 50
- Toyota Rav4 Used Cars
- Toyota Tacoma For Sale
- 2024 CR-V
- Honda CR V
- Lexus LC500H
- Toyota Rav4 Hybrid
- Tesla Model Y+
- Grand Highlander Price
- Civic Type R Sedan