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Volvo 240 Review, For Sale, Specs, Models & News in Australia
Volvo 240 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Volvo 240 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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Volvo revs up
IT SOUNDS like a vacuum leak, and could be associated with the brake booster. Call Volvo specialist John Johnson at Voldat Automotive, ph: 9553 1091, for more info.
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Used-car dilemma
YOU have to look behind the rate of depreciation to find the cause. The Range Rover is a big, heavy car with a very thirsty V8 engine, so it is best suited to someone who wants to tow a fairly big trailer. It also had engine reliability issues that can be expensive to repair. You need to do homework on the car you are thinking of buying and find out what goes wrong with them. If you buy carefully you can get a well-designed, well-built car for a fraction of its original price. Your idea of buying an old Volvo isn't a bad one, but it's getting hard to find good examples of those models. Their best years have long passed. But again, if you do your homework you might just find a gem that will serve you well for years.
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Use pulp for less ping
No, the Volvo has an alloy head with valve seat inserts so there's no need to run an additive, but it might ping on regular unleaded. There shouldn't be any problem running it on PULP.
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Volvo 240 Wheel Size
The Volvo 240 has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to wheel size, these range from 14x5.5 inches for Sedan in 1993.
| Year | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Sedan | — | 14x5.5 inches | — | 14x5.5 inches | |
| 1993 | Wagon | — | 14x5.5 inches | — | 14x5.5 inches | |
| 1992 | Sedan | — | 14x5.5 inches | — | 14x5.5 inches | |
| 1992 | Wagon | — | 14x5.5 inches | — | 14x5.5 inches | |
| 1991 | Sedan | — | 14x5.5 inches | — | 14x5.5 inches | |
| 1991 | Wagon | — | 14x5.5 inches | — | 14x5.5 inches | |
| 1990 | Sedan | — | 14x5.5 inches | — | 14x5.5 inches | |
| 1990 | Wagon | — | 14x5.5 inches | — | 14x5.5 inches | |
| 1989 | Sedan | — | 14x5.5 inches | — | 14x5.5 inches | |
| 1989 | Wagon | — | 14x5.5 inches | — | 14x5.5 inches | |
Volvo 240 Models Price and Specs
The price range for the Volvo 240 varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $3,300 and going to $5,500 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
| Year | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Sedan | 2.3L, ULP, 4 SP AUTO | $3,300 | $5,170 | |
| 1993 | Wagon | 2.3L, ULP, 4 SP AUTO | $3,740 | $5,500 | |
| 1992 | Sedan | 2.3L, ULP, 4 SP AUTO | $3,300 | $5,500 | |
| 1992 | Wagon | 2.3L, ULP, 4 SP AUTO | $3,740 | $5,830 | |
| 1991 | Sedan | 2.3L, ULP, 5 SP MAN | $3,080 | $5,500 | |
| 1991 | Wagon | 2.3L, ULP, 5 SP MAN | $3,190 | $5,830 | |
| 1990 | Sedan | 2.3L, ULP, 5 SP MAN | $3,080 | $4,950 | |
| 1990 | Wagon | 2.3L, ULP, 5 SP MAN | $3,190 | $5,830 | |
| 1989 | Sedan | 2.3L, ULP, 5 SP MAN | $3,080 | $4,950 | |
| 1989 | Wagon | 2.3L, ULP, 5 SP MAN | $3,190 | $5,280 | |
Volvo 240 Dimensions
The dimensions of the Volvo 240 Sedan and Wagon vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
| Year | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Sedan | 1450x1720x4782 mm | 120 mm | |
| 1993 | Wagon | 1480x1720x4782 mm | 120 mm | |
| 1992 | Sedan | 1450x1720x4782 mm | 120 mm | |
| 1992 | Wagon | 1480x1720x4782 mm | 120 mm | |
| 1991 | Sedan | 1450x1720x4782 mm | 120 mm | |
| 1991 | Wagon | 1450x1720x4782 mm | 120 mm | |
| 1990 | Sedan | 1450x1720x4782 mm | 120 mm | |
| 1990 | Wagon | 1450x1720x4782 mm | 120 mm | |
| 1989 | Sedan | 1450x1720x4782 mm | 120 mm | |
| 1989 | Wagon | 1450x1720x4782 mm | 120 mm | |
Volvo 240 Towing Capacity
The Volvo 240 has maximum towing capacity of 1500kg for the latest model available.
| Year | Body Type | Braked Capacity from | Braked Capacity to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Sedan | 1500kg | 1500kg | |
| 1993 | Wagon | 1500kg | 1500kg | |
| 1992 | Sedan | 1500kg | 1500kg | |
| 1992 | Wagon | 1500kg | 1500kg | |
| 1991 | Sedan | 1500kg | 1500kg | |
| 1991 | Wagon | 1500kg | 1500kg | |
| 1990 | Sedan | 1500kg | 1500kg | |
| 1990 | Wagon | 1500kg | 1500kg | |
| 1989 | Sedan | 1500kg | 1500kg | |
| 1989 | Wagon | 1500kg | 1500kg | |
Volvo 240 Fuel Consumption
The Volvo 240 is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by ULP and Leaded fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 9L/100km for Sedan /ULP for the latest year the model was manufactured.
| Year | Body Type | Fuel Consumption* | Engine | Fuel Type | Transmission | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Sedan | 9L/100km | 2.3L | ULP | 4 SP AUTO | |
| 1993 | Wagon | 9.2L/100km | 2.3L | ULP | 4 SP AUTO | |
| 1992 | Sedan | 9L/100km | 2.3L | ULP | 4 SP AUTO | |
| 1992 | Wagon | 9.2L/100km | 2.3L | ULP | 4 SP AUTO | |
| 1991 | Sedan | 8.3L/100km | 2.3L | ULP | 5 SP MAN | |
| 1991 | Sedan | 11.5L/100km | 2.3L | Leaded | 4 SP AUTO | |
| 1991 | Wagon | 8.4L/100km | 2.3L | ULP | 5 SP MAN | |
| 1991 | Wagon | 10.7L/100km | 2.3L | Leaded | 4 SP AUTO | |
| 1990 | Sedan | 8.3L/100km | 2.3L | ULP | 5 SP MAN | |
| 1990 | Sedan | 11.5L/100km | 2.3L | Leaded | 4 SP AUTO | |
| 1990 | Wagon | 8.4L/100km | 2.3L | ULP | 5 SP MAN | |
| 1990 | Wagon | 10.7L/100km | 2.3L | Leaded | 4 SP AUTO | |
| 1989 | Sedan | 8.3L/100km | 2.3L | ULP | 5 SP MAN | |
| 1989 | Sedan | 11.5L/100km | 2.3L | Leaded | 4 SP AUTO | |
| 1989 | Wagon | 8.4L/100km | 2.3L | ULP | 5 SP MAN | |
| 1989 | Wagon | 10.7L/100km | 2.3L | Leaded | 4 SP AUTO | |
