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1983 Volvo 240

Sweden Diesel RWD SedanUpdated Aug 25, 2026

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Specifications

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 4,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 3,000 rpm

Engine Fluids

Synthetic Oil (viscosity): 0W-30
5W-30
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity): 5W-30
10W-30
10W-40
15W-50
20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume: 7 litres
Transmission Fluid, Volume: 2.3 – 6.7 litres
Engine Coolant, Volume: 9.4 litres

Car Battery

Voltage: 12 V
Battery Capacity: 88 Ah
Alternator Charge Current: 55 A
Alternator Voltage: 14 V

Engine Configuration

Bore: 76.5 mm (3.0 in)
Stroke: 86.4 mm (3.4 in)
Compression Ratio: 23 :1
Engine Configuration: Inline
Naturally Aspirated: Yes
Synchronization: Timing Belt
Engine Placement: Front
Engine Mount: Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine: Piston
Camshaft Type: OHC
Engine Block: Cast Iron
Engine Heads: Aluminium
Engine Cooling: Liquid Cooling

Service Intervals

Timing Interval, No Definite Interval: Yes
Air Filter: 50,000 km (31,069 mi)
Fuel Filter: 50,000 km (31,069 mi)
Brake Fluid: 75,000 km / 3 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter: 12,500 km / 0.5 years
Engine Coolant: 50,000 km (31,069 mi)
Transmission, Fluid: 37,500 km (23,301 mi)
Transmission, Fluid Filter: 37,500 km (23,301 mi)

Service Intervals › Timing Interval, No Definite Interval

Check Status, First time: 20,000 km (12,427 mi)
Check Status: 25,000 km (15,534 mi)

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Sedan
Pillars: A-D
Chassis Construction: Unibody
Body Material: Steel

Doors

Front Doors: Conventional
Rear Doors: Conventional
Door Handles: Pull-up

Equipment

Side Mirrors

Mirror Type: Conventional
House Colour: Black

Windscreen Wipers

Number of Wiper Speeds: 2
Intermittent Control: Yes
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front: Hook

Windows

Window Lifts, Front: Powered
Window Lifts, Rear: Powered (Safety Lock)
Heated Windows: Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows: Optional
Tinted Windows: Windscreen, upper part
Safety Glass: Yes

Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows

Front: Optional
First Row: Optional
Second Row: Optional
Rear: Optional

Windows › Safety Glass

Front: Laminated
Side: Tempered
Rear: Tempered

Other Equipment

Sunroof: Openable (Manual)
Tow Hook: Front
Rear
Normal Roof: Yes
Antenna: Optional
Mud Flaps: Front
Rear

Other Equipment › Sunroof

Material: Steel

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Speedometer: Analogue
Tachometer: Analogue
Fuel Gauge: Analogue
Coolant Temperature: Analogue
Odometer Limit: 1,000,000 km/miles

Climate Control

Air Condition: Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator: Optional
Number of Vents, Front: 4 pcs
Controls: Faders
Rotary Dials

Connectivity

Radio: Optional
Radio Preparation: Yes

Connectivity › Radio

AM: Optional
FM: Optional

Connectivity › Radio Preparation

Cassette: Optional

Speakers

Total Number of Speakers: 4 pcs

Rear-view Mirror

Adjustments: Mechanical
Anti-glare: Manual
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type: Standard

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment: Light
Lockable (Manual)
Back Pocket: Optional
Door: Driver Side
Passenger Side

Other Equipment

Make-up Mirror: Passenger Side
Clock: Yes
Carpets: Optional
Ashtray: Front
Rear
Cigarette Lighter: Yes

Other Equipment › Clock

Analogue: Dashboard

Seats

Colour & Material

Upholstery: Leather
Textile

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver

Seat Depth: Manual
Seat Height: Manual
Cushion Tilt: Manual
Backrest Angle: Manual
Lumbar Support: Manual

Front Seats

Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Manual: 8
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Total: 8
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Manual: 2
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Total: 2
Heated Seats: Driver

Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger

Seat Depth: Manual
Backrest Angle: Manual

Front Seats › Heated Seats

Areas: Cushion
Backrest

Second Seat Row

Armrest: Yes
Number of Seats: 3
Type of Seat: Adult