Volvo 940 1996 Sedan
Terribly robust, roomy even a standard concrete mixer fits. Road worthy. Integral child seat. Very good passability both in mud, on gravel roads and on asphalt. I haven't changed anything yet. I am very impressed with this car.
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This generation of Volvo 940 has been produced from October, 1996 to September, 1997. We can provide information about 4 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with classical rear wheel drive.
This Volvo is available with two petrol engines with displacement 2.3 litres and power of from 135 to 165 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (2 versions), as well as automatic (2 versions) gearbox.

Volvo 940 1996 sedan average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is approximately 9.9 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, Volvo 940 real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 7 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Volvo 940 modification.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 9.1 seconds has Volvo 940 Polar 2.3 T version, conversely the tardiest one is Volvo 940 Polar 2.3 Automatic reaching this speed only in 11 seconds. The maximum top speed is 205 km/h for the 2.3 petrol 4-cylinder 165 hp version (Volvo 940 Polar 2.3 T).
Lenght of Volvo 940 is 487 cm, it is large car. For comparison - Volvo 940 is about 5 cm longer than Ford Scorpio sedan, but 16 cm shorter than BMW 7 series. Volvo 940 gross weight is 1905 kg, which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class. Volvo 940 trunk space is 471 litres.
This Volvo is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 1600 €. Users calculated Volvo 940 1996 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2800 € cost per year and 0.19 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 64%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 22% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Volvo 940 for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Volvo 940 prices and costs.
Volvo 940 modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Volvo 940 1996 Polar 2.3 | 2.3 Petrol | 135 HP | - | Manual (5) |
Volvo 940 1996 Polar 2.3 Automatic
Most fuel efficient version by real consumption |
2.3 Petrol | 135 HP | - | Automatic (4) |
Volvo 940 1996 Polar 2.3 T
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.1 seconds |
2.3 Petrol | 165 HP | 9.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volvo 940 1996 Polar 2.3 T Automatic
Most powerfull version (165 HP) |
2.3 Petrol | 165 HP | - | Automatic (4) |
Volvo 940 prices
Volvo 940 1996 - 1997 sedan price in Latvia is from 700 € to 2800 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Volvo 940 price is average - Volvo 940 is approximately for 16 percents cheaper then average sedans of this age (compare sedans 1996 - 1997 prices). Despite of relatively low price Volvo 940 quality is above average (see below), so this Volvo can be a good buy.
Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
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Volvo 940 1997 price | 1500 € | 2000 € | 2800 € | |
Volvo 940 1996 price | 700 € | 1100 € | 1700 € |
Volvo 940 total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own Volvo 940? Users calculated Volvo 940 1996 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2800 € cost per year and 0.19 € cost per one kilometer.
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Volvo 940 reliability and quality
According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Volvo 940 reliability is entirely high. In the roadworthiness tests in 2007 defects were detected in an average of only 18.2 percent of Volvo 940 of this generation (on average 11 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 26.3%.
Volvo 940 1996 sedan features (options)
Percentage of Volvo 940 with corresponding feature (option)
59% Metallic paint
59% Heated seats
54% Climate control
39% Leather upholstery
24% Cruise control
12%
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Volvo 940 reviews
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Pros: Terribly robust, roomy even a standard concrete mixer fits. Road worthy. Integral child seat. Very good passability both in mud, on gravel roads and on asphalt. I haven't changed anything yet. I am very impressed with this car.
Cons: Fuel consumption could have been lower
Purchase year: | 2015 age of car 20 years) | Owned for | 64`000 kilometers (2 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 9.0 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 560 € (~ 280 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend