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Overview
- Body
- Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $3,100EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Dimensions & capacity
- Wheelbase
- 109 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Curb Weight
- 2,954 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 47 See on NHTSA
- Reported injuries
- 8
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL26%
- AIR BAGS17%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13%
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING9%
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC8%
- POWER TRAIN4%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 53 total.
Volvo 740: best and worst yearsWarranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 4 yr
- Maintenance
- 2 yr / 20k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Source: www.volvocars.com as of 2026-06
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.