1991 Volvo 740
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1991 Volvo 740 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 12 on record.
1991 Volvo 740 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1991 Volvo 740 recalls 1
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.
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.
1991 Volvo 740 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1991 Volvo 740 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1991 Volvo 740 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 2
INADVERT. AIR BAG DEPLOYS Closed
NHTSA #EA94015 · Air Bags · opened Apr 1994 · closed Oct 1994INADVER.AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT Closed
NHTSA #PE93095 · Air Bags · opened Nov 1993 · closed Apr 1994An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 65
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 65.
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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.
1991 Volvo 740 vehicles on record
1991 Volvo 740YV1744882M2522282
1991 Volvo 740YV1744883L2480889
1991 Volvo 740YV1744886M2509504
1991 Volvo 740YV1744883L2457279
1991 Volvo 740YV1744883M2518165
1991 Volvo 740YV1744842M2518062
1991 Volvo 740YV1744773M2512612
1991 Volvo 740YV1744773M2508470
1991 Volvo 740YV1745273M2337952
1991 Volvo 740YV1745273M2326668
1991 Volvo 740YV174485302507313
1991 Volvo 740YV1744803N2532970