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1985 Volvo 740/760

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 24 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 20 18 494
2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 19 23 21 423
2.3L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular 20 26 22 404
2.3L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular 17 23 19 468
2.4L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Diesel 21 24 23 443
2.4L 6-cyl Manual 4-spd Diesel 22 28 24 424
2.9L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 21 18 494

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 85V002000

CERTAIN VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH WATER PUMP PULLEYS WHICH MAY CONTAIN A MANUFACTURING DEFECT, REDUCING THE DURABILITY OF THE PULLEY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE PULLEY FAILS, PIECES MAY BE THROWN ABOUT INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPART

Campaign 87V064000

ENGINE WIRING HARNESS COULD CHAFE AGAINST AN AIR CONDITIONING PIPE.

Campaign 91V075000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

10 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Vehicle Speed Control 3 Electrical System 2 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1985 Volvo 740/760?

EPA figures for the 1985 Volvo 740/760 reach 24 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1985 Volvo 740/760?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1985 Volvo 740/760. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1985 Volvo 740/760?

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA for the 1985 Volvo 740/760, most often about: Vehicle Speed Control, Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.