Looking for 1990 740 info

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I am looking at a high mileage (~225k miles) 1990 740 sedan w/ the auto gear
box. I am wondering what I should look for. The body is in good shape for
the age, but that's not everything. I am not familiar at all with Volvos so
any information you could offer would be great. Thanks

Matt
 
M said:
I am looking at a high mileage (~225k miles) 1990 740 sedan w/ the auto gear
box. I am wondering what I should look for. The body is in good shape for
the age, but that's not everything. I am not familiar at all with Volvos so
any information you could offer would be great. Thanks

Matt
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I would avoid the ZF auto transmissions, but if the shifter has a small
button on the side to lockout the overdrive, it's an AW-70/71 and those
are pretty solid.

Clean out the flame trap, check for leaks, if it's a 16V motor change
the timing belt immediately unless you *know* it was changed on time.
Otherwise they're pretty solid cars, mine also had 225K when I bought it
8 years ago, still driving it daily.
 
I am looking at a high mileage (~225k miles) 1990 740 sedan w/ the auto gear
box.  I am wondering what I should look for.  The body is in good shape for
the age, but that's not everything.  I am not familiar at all with Volvos so
any information you could offer would be great.  Thanks

Matt
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How well has required service been kept up on the car. Drive it to
make sure all features work. Take it to a Volvo mehcanic for a pre-
purchase inspection.
 
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