Emissions test for a 1985 Volvo 240
Emissions test for the 1985 Volvo 240: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 10.7 to 13.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1985 Volvo 240 for emissions test
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
1985 Volvo 240: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.1 L | 2.1 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 18 | 15 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 22 | 19 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 20 | 17 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 24 | 20 | 20 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 1161 L (41 cu ft) | 1161 L (41 cu ft) | 1161 L (41 cu ft) | 1161 L (41 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,050 | US$3,350 | US$3,950 | US$3,950 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,318 | $3,658 | $4,278 | $4,278 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1985 Volvo 240
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (2), engine and engine cooling (2) and service brakes (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86V129000 | 1986-09-15 | vehicle speed control | IN THE EVENT OF A LOW SPEED FRONTAL IMPACT, ENGINE MOVEMENT COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE CABLE SLEEVE TO BE PULLED OUT OF THE ADJUSTING FITTING AND NOT RETURN TO ITS ORIGINAL POSITION OR IDLE POSITION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THIS OCCURS AN INCREASE IN ENGINE SPEED WOULD RESULT, MAKING CAR DIFFICULT TO CONTROL IN A... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Emissions test for the 1985 Volvo 240
Need an emissions test for the 1985 Volvo 240? We arrange it with a trusted shop; the work is never done by CarmaCars. Emissions tests are required in some provinces and states; a licensed shop does the test.
Before the shop sees your 240
If you have the service history of your 240, have it ready for the shop. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.3L 4-cylinder. The powertrain here is the 2.3L 4-cylinder with rear-wheel drive and a 4-speed manual.
How the request works
We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts.
Driving while yours is at the shop
We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. We meet you with the car at the time we confirm, at your address or ours.
What to ask
Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree.
Between shop visits
Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Check that all lights work every few weeks.
Let us know
One request: the job, the car, and whether you need a rental meanwhile.
Request emissions test
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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