1983 Volvo 240 Wagon GL
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All photo credits
- Photo: 1992 Volvo 240 Wagon in White, front left, 2024-07-15 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1992 Volvo 240 Polar 2.0 Estate (52997520096) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1993 Volvo 240 Station Wagon in White, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Volvo 240 GL 2.3 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1993 Volvo 240 Classic dashboard (US) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1983 Volvo 240 Wagon GL is a 107-hp 2.3-liter wagon with a 4-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $15,580 MSRP.
It makes 107 horsepower.
The 240 Wagon measures 192.5 inches long on a 104.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,900 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $15,580 ($50,838 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4-cylinder, in-line |
| Displacement | 2.3 L |
| Horsepower | 107 hp |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual with overdrive (3-speed automatic optional) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 192.5 in |
| Width | 67.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,900 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1983 Volvo 240 Wagon GL with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1983 Volvo 240.
6 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1983 Volvo 240
Owner Complaints
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1983 Volvo 240 (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Power Train | 1 |
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 1983 VOLVO 240. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.