New proud owner of a 940 Turbo Wagon

SalvadorP · Jul 29th, 2021, 17:12

So today I became, officially, the proud owner of a Volvo 940 Turbo Wagon. It's from 1997 (same date of birth as my wife, only 10 years younger), with a B230FK, M90 tranny and it has almost 500000km! It's a one owner car with all maintenance made at the Volvo dealership (proven by paperwork) including an engine rebuild in 2019 that cost almost 3k euros. *
Drives great, sounds great and breaks great. Not sure if the turbo is 100%. I don't hear it kicking in. Also a minor issue with the ac. No leaks. No rust. Only a few scratches a 1 piece of trim missing.

Photos: https://imgur.com/a/fKXq6Gf

tofufi · Jul 29th, 2021, 18:10

Congratulations on your purchase

It has cruise control too, which is quite rare over here

griston64 · Jul 29th, 2021, 18:15

What a beauty

By far the best colour for a 940

Mines a mere baby on 136,000 miles ( 218870.784km )

Keep us updated on how she goes

SalvadorP · Jul 29th, 2021, 18:20

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Originally Posted by tofufi

Congratulations on your purchase

It has cruise control too, which is quite rare over here

Honestly i haven't yet figured out how cc works.

SalvadorP · Jul 29th, 2021, 18:22

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Originally Posted by griston64

What a beauty

By far the best colour for a 940

Mines a mere baby on 136,000 miles ( 218870.784km )

Keep us updated on how she goes

What color is yours? I wish mine had less kms. But we'll, at least i have a complete history of maintenance. And i know the engine was rebuilt 24k km ago.

griston64 · Jul 29th, 2021, 18:46

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Originally Posted by SalvadorP

What color is yours? I wish mine had less kms. But we'll, at least i have a complete history of maintenance. And i know the engine was rebuilt 24k km ago.

Pic in my signature. Regent Red 418

gpl1968 · Jul 29th, 2021, 19:16

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Originally Posted by SalvadorP

Honestly i haven't yet figured out how cc works.

CC works at speeds over 35mph/55kph.
Slide the switch on the front of the indicator lever to the middle of it's travel and when at your desired speed, press the button on the end of the same lever.
Sliding the switch to the right will cancel CC as will pressing the brake or clutch pedals.
Sliding the switch to the left (it will then spring back to the centre) will resume CC at your previously set speed.

Nice car you have there. Don't worry about the mileage, they go on for ever.

Laird Scooby · Jul 29th, 2021, 19:24

Congrats on your purchase, hopefully the turbo isn't a major problem!

SalvadorP · Jul 29th, 2021, 19:55

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Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

Congrats on your purchase, hopefully the turbo isn't a major problem!

Honestly I don't know how to diagnose it. I haven't had the opportunity to drive the car too much just yet cause I'm waiting on the insurance to insure the car. Here in spain they take their time... Anyway, I'm not sure it even has a problem. I don't think I hear the turbo, but maybe I'm expecting a louder noise than I should. Does it kick in on low gear while accelerating heavily, just on high gears, or what? Is there a sure way to know undoubtedly that it is working? Or is it a thing that if it is, I'll know!?

griston64 · Jul 29th, 2021, 19:57

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Originally Posted by SalvadorP

Honestly I don't know how to diagnose it. I haven't had the opportunity to drive the car too much just yet cause I'm waiting on the insurance to insure the car. Here in spain they take their time... Anyway, I'm not sure it even has a problem. I don't think I hear the turbo, but maybe I'm expecting a louder noise than I should. Does it kick in on low gear while accelerating heavily, just on high gears, or what? Is there a sure way to know undoubtedly that it is working? Or is it a thing that if it is, I'll know!?

The B230FK Is a pretty subtle turbo. It's low pressure running about 3.5psi so you won't notice it that much

Jul 29th, 2021, 17:12	#1
SalvadorP Master Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 17:25 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: United Banana Republic of Portugal	New proud owner of a 940 Turbo Wagon So today I became, officially, the proud owner of a Volvo 940 Turbo Wagon. It's from 1997 (same date of birth as my wife, only 10 years younger), with a B230FK, M90 tranny and it has almost 500000km! It's a one owner car with all maintenance made at the Volvo dealership (proven by paperwork) including an engine rebuild in 2019 that cost almost 3k euros. * Drives great, sounds great and breaks great. Not sure if the turbo is 100%. I don't hear it kicking in. Also a minor issue with the ac. No leaks. No rust. Only a few scratches a 1 piece of trim missing. Photos: https://imgur.com/a/fKXq6Gf

Jul 29th, 2021, 18:15	#3
griston64 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 14:28 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lenzie	What a beauty By far the best colour for a 940 Mines a mere baby on 136,000 miles ( 218870.784km ) Keep us updated on how she goes __________________ V70 D5 SE Geartronic 215bhp Saville Grey 2012MY 940 LPT Manual 1996 740 SE 1990

Jul 29th, 2021, 19:24	#8
Laird Scooby Premier Member Last Online: Today 01:27 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lakenheath	Congrats on your purchase, hopefully the turbo isn't a major problem! __________________ Cheers Dave Next Door to Top-Gun with a Honda CR-V & S Type Jag Volvo gone but not forgotten........

Jul 29th, 2021, 18:10	#2
tofufi Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 07:36 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Bristol	Congratulations on your purchase It has cruise control too, which is quite rare over here

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