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Volvo 740 GL B230K — 1987

Volvo 740 GL is a Swedish-sold example with just two owners from new. Originally delivered as a diplomat car, it remains in good condition and comes with a comprehensive documentation file.

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Lot Number
18986
Location
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"Owned for the past four years and used purely as a summer car. Inspection valid until 2026-06-30, road-tax exempt — making this a fun, reliable, and very cost-effective youngtimer."

Description

The first owner purchased the car while working for the United Nations in Jordan, through the Volvo Diplomat Sales Department. The car was driven back and forth between the Middle East and Europe on several occasions. Having spent many years in a dry climate, it has been largely spared the rust issues typically associated with these cars and is accompanied by a comprehensive collection of older documentation.

The current owner acquired the car four years ago and has driven it exclusively as a summer car and always stored in a heated garage during the winter months.
Carfax Free history (29)

Technical data

Year
1987/1987
Registration date
1988-10-27
Mileage
258853
Kw / hp
Fuel Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual
Interior finish
Textile
Colour
Vit

Condition

  • Mechanical condition

    During the test drive, the car felt tight and stable on the road with good brakes and smooth, easy gear changes, although the exhaust is blowing slightly near the front section. The cambelt was replaced in 2017. The odometer stopped working in 2014 at a recorded mileage of 258,842 km and has remained at 258,853 km since. Older winter wheels and tyres are included, the car is fitted with a towbar, and the steel wheels have recently been renovated.

  • Interior condition

    Interior is clean and tidy, featuring nice textile seats. The headliner has started to come loose, and the plastic trim on both door cards is damaged, as is the passenger-side window winder handle. The dashboard is in nice, crack-free condition, and the factory radio remains in place.

  • Exterior condition

    Bodywork is solid and clean with good paintwork throughout. There are two small dents and a touch-up on the roof near the rear window, most likely from a roof box, as well as a touch-up on the passenger door and a rust blister on the inner edge of the door (see pictures). The underbody is clean and has been rust-protected. There is also some light paint scuffing around the front lower valance beneath the bumper.

  • General condition

    Always a popular choice for those seeking a reliable car, with the added appeal of rear-wheel drive, a manual gearbox, and the proven 2.3-litre engine.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Itrafik 2025-04-25
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1988-09-05
Datum i trafik första gången: x
Senast godkända besiktning: 2024-07-15
Besiktigad tom: 2026-06-30
Årsskatt: Skattebefriad
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 2

Facts about the model

The Volvo 740 is one of Volvo’s most classic models and a symbol of Swedish engineering from the 1980s. With its boxy design, robust construction, and reliable engines, it quickly became known as a safe and long-lasting family and company car. The combination of comfort, safety, and rear-wheel drive made the 740 popular both at home and internationally. Today it is an appreciated youngtimer that represents a time when cars were built to last for generations.

Location and viewing Information

Location: Sandared

For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:

Shaun Major
+46 709-72 40 07
shaun@bilwebauctions.se

Pick up

Collection must take place before: 2026-02-11.

NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.

Auction information

General information about the condition of the vehicles .
  • At this auction, many vehicles have been included in car collections and have been stored (mothballed) for a long time. For this reason, they are described from a collector's perspective and may need technical reviews and maintenance service - oil, battery replacement, new tires, brake review, etc. - before they can be used. .
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