Vehicle report

1986 VOLVO 240

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Reported problems

12 complaints · median 155000 miles
ComponentReports
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS2
POWER TRAIN2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR1
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY1
INTERIOR LIGHTING1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR1
SEATS1
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES1
STRUCTURE:BODY1
TIRES1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES1
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR1
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS1

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1986 Volvo 240 Reported Problems: 12 complaints | CarFathom