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#BS-1991-VOL740-5B89

1991 Volvo 740

Based on reports from 24 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
24
Crashes
8
Fires
1
Recalls
1
TSBs
65
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 24 complaints, 8 crashes, 1 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Air Bags:frontalHIGH

6 owners reported air bags:frontal issues — failures commonly reported around 140K miles.

!Inspect the AirbagsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Air Bags:frontal (6 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Air Bags:frontal6 (25%)
Airbags3 (13%)
Speed Control2 (8%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components1 (4%)
Electrical System:wiring1 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System1 (4%)
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module1 (4%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission1 (4%)

1991 Volvo 740: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 1991 Volvo 740, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 140,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 140K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1991 Volvo 740, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1991 Volvo 740, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1991 Volvo 740, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1991 Volvo 740. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

91V075000May 1991

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

SAFETY BELTS ARE DESIGNED TO BE ROUTED UNDER A DIAGONAL CROSS BRACE DURING FASTENING. THE INSTRUCTIONAL LABELS FOR THE BELT ROUTING ARE INADEQUATE, AND CAN RESULT IN INADVERTENT RELEASE OF THE BELT BUCKLE.

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1991 Volvo 740 vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

24

Class avg

113

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 24 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1991 Volvo 740: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Volvo 740?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1991 Volvo 740 is related to the air bags:frontal, with 6 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1991 Volvo 740 reliable?
The 1991 Volvo 740 has 24 complaints, 8 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 1991 Volvo 740 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1991 Volvo 740 have any recalls?
Yes, the 1991 Volvo 740 has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Volvo 740 problems start?
Based on 4 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 140,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 120–150K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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