1985 Volvo 740
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1985 Volvo 740 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 37 on record.
1985 Volvo 740 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1985 Volvo 740 recalls 3
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.
Fix: INSTALL LABELS TO INSTRUCT THE USER IN PROPER SAFETY BELT ROUTING; ALSO REPLACE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.
ENGINE WIRING HARNESS COULD CHAFE AGAINST AN AIR CONDITIONING PIPE.
Fix: RELOCATE WIRING HARNESS AND SECURE WITH A NEW BRACKET AND CLAMP.
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 COMPARTMENT AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO ENGINE COMPONENTS. IF THE HOOD SHOULD BE OPENED IT IS POSSIBLE A PULLEY FAILURE COULD CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE AREA.
Fix: INSPECT AND REPLACE THE PULLEY WHERE NECESSARY.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1985 Volvo 740 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1985 Volvo 740 — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 64
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 64.
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Bulletin 356EN01 · Equipment · Feb 2022Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Bulletin Service Manager · Electrical System, Equipment · Feb 2022Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely…
Bulletin ST-001-2020-09-1 · Equipment, Equipment Adaptive/mobility · Sep 2020Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely…
Bulletin ST-001-2020-06-2 · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · Jul 2020Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely…
Bulletin ST-001-2020-01-2 · Equipment · Jan 2020This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other control modules in the…
Bulletin TJ31946.1.2-2019 · Electrical System · Nov 2019This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other control modules in the…
Bulletin TJ31946.1.1-2019 · Electrical System · Nov 2019This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments
Bulletin SMB00-438-2019-1 · Equipment · Nov 2019Software Installation Policy changes.
Bulletin SMB00-006-2019-1 · Electrical System · Nov 2019Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely…
Bulletin ST-001-2019-10-1 · Equipment · Oct 2019Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 740. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Volvo 740
The Volvo 700 series is a range of executive cars produced by the Swedish manufacturer Volvo Cars from 1982 to 1992. The 700 series was introduced in 1982 with the premium 760 models, followed two years later by the more basic 740s, which benefited from the 760's prestige, while sharing the same bodywork. The 700 series was then gradually replaced, beginning in 1990, by the 900 series. The 700, designed by Jan Wilsgaard, was originally to have been a replacement for the 200 series, but production of that model continued until the early nineties. The expensive 780, a Bertone-designed coupé version, entered production in 1986 and departed without a direct successor only four years later.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
1985 Volvo 740 vehicles on record
1985 Volvo 740YV1704773F2090534
1985 Volvo 740YV1FX7650F1003513
1985 Volvo 740YV1704775F0087656
1985 Volvo 740YV1704762F2108219
1985 Volvo 740YV1704833F0115488
1985 Volvo 740YV1704773F2212159
1985 Volvo 740YV1704773F2102554
1985 Volvo 740YV1704765F2119721
1985 Volvo 740YV1704833F2178707
1985 Volvo 740YV1744833G2002355
1985 Volvo 740YV1704773F2131712
1985 Volvo 740YV1704833F2085668
1985 Volvo 740YV1704773F0127960
1985 Volvo 740YV1744762G2030617
1985 Volvo 740YV1704773F2175340
1985 Volvo 740YV1704773F2096364
1985 Volvo 740YV1704833F2091027
1985 Volvo 740YV1704773F0089774
1985 Volvo 740YV1704813F0201305
1985 Volvo 740YV1704833F0137008
1985 Volvo 740YV1704773F0087557
1985 Volvo 740YV1704813F0144874
1985 Volvo 740YV1704773F2122855
1985 Volvo 740YV1744773G2030506