Model history:

The 700 series was launched in 1982, ran parallel to the 200 series and became Volvo's trademark in the 1980s thanks to its angular wedge shape. The body shape gave a strong feeling of solidity, safety and spaciousness. The type designation distinguished sedans and station wagons of the 740 and 760 models as well as the 780 coupe. The type code (with some exceptions) basically read like this: the first number indicated the series, the second digit revealed the number of cylinders, and the third digit referred to the number of doors. By the end of production in 1992, about 1.25 million 700s had rolled off the production line.

General information about the vehicle:

A Volvo 740 GL from first registration 09/1985, which has the VIN YV1744833G2002575, can be bought in this auction. From 1985 to 2007 there is a logbook kept by the first owner, after which the vehicle was bought from an estate. From 2015 to 2020, a collector in Vienna called the 740 GL his own, later this sedan came into the hands of a Volvo fan until 2022, who gave the car back due to time. According to the seller, a total of 4 owners are known to the Volvo, the matching numbers are assumed and on the basis of a partially kept checkbook, the history of the 740 GL can be approximately documented. This vehicle has a valid inspection until September 2023.

Exterior paint/paint/body:

The paint color of this 740 GL is blue - according to the seller, an accident-free approach can be confirmed in the current possession and only the rear door on the passenger side has been repainted, otherwise the Volvo presents itself in its original paint. All add-on parts are obviously completely preserved on the exterior and the plastic bumpers of the car are in good condition. Furthermore, it should be noted that no modifications have been made to the body that deviate in any way from the original condition. The exact condition can be found in the other photos.

Exterior rims/brakes/chassis:

Steel rims with chrome hubcaps carry tires of the Falken brand - the seller certifies that the tires have a condition assessment of 70-90% and in the area of brakes his assessment is 50-70%. With regard to the chassis, the current owner is not aware of any damage.

Interior:

In the interior there are blue fabric seats - perfectly matching the exterior color of the Volvo. In addition to the seats, the door panels as well as the footwell carpet and partly the dashboard are also blue. The interior features a central locking system and a Blaupunkt cassette radio. On the whole, considering the age of the vehicle, the interior has an extremely well-groomed condition, which is mainly due to the low mileage of this sedan. All equipment features and controls seem to work perfectly and there are no rough signs of wear. More details can be found in the informative photos and videos of the 740 GL.

Mileage:

68,630 kilometers can be read from the simple and easy-to-read speedometer in the instrument cluster. This mileage can be approximately traced on the basis of a partially kept checkbook.

Engine:

The 2.3-liter inline four-cylinder engine produces 116 hp, which, in combination with a 5-speed manual transmission, provides drive on the rear axle. The last service work took place in March 2021.

Subsoil:

According to the seller, the underbody condition of the Volvo can be viewed without complaint. Over the years, this Volvo 740 GL has been more cared for than driven - the condition of this sedan is in accordance with the low mileage. If you are looking for a robust Volvo in a perfectly harmonious color combination and all-round clean condition, you will find your problem-free classic car with this 740 GL - which is also often referred to as the "Swedish tank" among fans - which is also convincing in everyday use.