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1980 Volvo 240 DL

The 1980 Volvo 240 DL is a 98-hp 2.1-liter with a 4-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $6,295 MSRP.

It makes 98 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 110 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm.

The 240 measures 192.5 inches long on a 104.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,900 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$6,295 ($24,829 *)
Engine
Engine Type4-cylinder, in-line
Displacement2.1 L
Horsepower98 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque110 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear-wheel drive
Transmission
Transmission4-speed manual (3-speed automatic optional)
Dimensions & Weight
Length192.5 in
Width67.1 in
Wheelbase104 in
Curb Weight2,900 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1980 Volvo 240.

1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1980 Volvo 240

Owner Complaints

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1980 Volvo 240. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 28, 1995 · Power Train
“SPEEDOMETER CONTINUOUSLY FAILS. *SKD”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1980 VOLVO 240. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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