Gotta love a 240 Volvo! CAR WIZARD brings in the Bug Ninja to talk about this 1993 245 station wagon

[@basswars7060]

A nice straight forward car that is reliable, versatile, affordable, easy to maintain and has an appealing personality. Car manufacturers have spent years, and billions of dollars to make sure that we'll never see anything like this again.

[@RichieRouge206]

Totally correct! New cars are crap lol

[@andrewyear81]

Why do you say that Bass wars? Automobile manufacturers have steadily improved on it-albeit from the most important aspect of them all- Emissions. I still smog cars for a living and recall this generation of Volvos having very high NO X standards amongst other similar vehicles in their class. Not saying they are terrible cars at all. In fact I like the styling and practicality of the generation right after this one and would definitely pick the right one up. However from an emissions standpoint (if I'm remembering correctly) they leave a little to be desired.

[@billdone2199]

Yes, they were the best! Thus no one kept them... note: the toilets flush backwards in the upsidown

[@tambosnipes1652]

Tes but the car cant get out of it's own way and has a hard time keeping up with traffic

[@mikestinyshedofdreams]

@@andrewyear81 mine passes emissions with ease and it doesn't have a cat

[@robertaccorsini4663]

So sorry to hear about Mrs. Wizard’s mom.

[@chadwickhurlburt6529]

"He's a really nice guy". Translation: He can afford to own his car and maintain it properly.

[@jefferywdonald]

I don't think he meant it in a bad way. More matter-of-factly. Most people don't take care of their vehicles. They'll drive them a quarter of a million miles without putting any money into maintaining it and then wonder why the check engine light is on and they can hear a "ticking"

[@trwsandford]

This guy in question, absolutely deserves this car!

[@djmech3871]

Nice Guy= he pays his Bills.

[@athalc]

Confirmed by bilsteins and IPD anti-roll bars

[@raccpootonsuijuris6949]

I live in my 89' w/ my hound & 2 raccoons. My 9th 245 estate/vagon. Purchased for $300 usd & have invested over $3500 usd in parts. Rebuild done @ a farm under an oak tree. All funds awarded from proving American court agents & attorneys are paid liars. One Tx attorney gave me $1000 just to stop calling his office. Last year I taught my self how to rebuild the AW70 automatic. My reply is to prove that love for these autos is what truly keeps them going. Can't afford the upkeep? Learn to do it. Look up a video & buy a Hanes manual (easy picture follow) Chilton's has more indepth info. Less than $100 usd in tools is all you need to do anything. Also, buy a wrecked unit for spare parts & dismantle it to learn.

[@philcampeau]

The 240 wagons are also referred to as The Flying Brick after mods are done. Great sleepers.

[@Skunkhunt_42]

I own 2. Fun cars and can take mods well but far from a sleeper in my book. They're heavy af

[@deepchillzone]

Fun Fact: Here in The Netherlands, our King ( back in 1995 ) once got in an accident where a semi truck sandwiched him between the Semi and a side rail. He got out alive because he was driving a volvo. Any other car would have crushed him do death. The Volvo SIPS ( Side Impact Protection System ) saved him.

[@rhull3939]

I think they told that story on top gear once upon a time.

[@deepchillzone]

@@rhull3939 you know what episode that was?

[@touraneindanke]

There must be archived pictures of that still (have seen them in the papers at the time)

[@nothinglike1586]

It was in a Volvo 850 going about 90-100 mph on the Autobahn in southern Germany. Here's a picture: static.autoblog.nl/images/wp2012/Volvo-850-crash-Willem-Alexander.jpg As for Volvo safety, this driver-side small overlap accident between a truck and an XC70 is one of the gnarliest accidents caught on tape with a driver suffering only minor injuries: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6SVeX6og9Z0hJI

[@deepchillzone]

@@nothinglike1586 that's the one! Great find!

[@geoben1810]

So sorry to hear that Mrs. Wizard's Mom passed in car accident. It's always harder to accept when someone passes before their time. ✌

[@ThomasPlatt1975]

I was going to write the same, so I will just add to your comment, my condolences to Mrs. Wizard's mother...

[@bearfoot3526]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 my sincere condolences 💐

[@kam_uk]

Bug Ninja, the Barry White of Volvo's..

[@ragingraven7915]

He could sale a ketchup popsicle to a woman wearing white gloves.

[@kamryn7496]

I’m sure Robert diy could rebuild it from scratch Lol

[@Dino.808]

😂

[@hacatan24]

🤣🤣

[@BruceWeyn-ln7pb]

Barry White než se stal úspěšným spevakem prodával pneumatiky a neměl Volvo Ale já jo mám Volvo S60 D5 2,4 disel motor má najeto kolem 400 set tisíc co se týče technického stavu motoru švýcarské hodinky spotřeba nafty na 100km 6,1 L nafty co se týče dalších věcí automat mi sme vlastně druhý majitel olej převodovce je od výroby automat se neseka nekope akorát při studeném startu trochu hučí při zahřátí oleje auto úplně stichne moje Volvo pochází švédské fabriky to máte tak když koupíte nové BMW kteří vyráběli ještě Němci kvalita vozu a sprwcovani vozu kvalita ▪️✨️

[@richard343s]

There's a reason Volvo made the 240 series for so long, they are just that good.

[@jacquespoirier9071]

over 900,000Km with the original engine not rebuilt and still running strong, it is what I call a very long hauler, the best car 'Ive ever owned, I've driven the new FWD volvos, it is not even a pale comparizon with the old brick.

[@richardcrouse9074]

Proud owner here of three 242s and two 244s. Love them deeply.

[@Toguro-oy3ld]

Adrian’s knowledge and experience is always welcome.

[@BustaHymen]

I thought I knew most things Volvo, but jeeez... That guy's an encyclopedia

[@simonhodgetts6530]

The 240 estate is a fabulous car - really durable, built to last. And they have real character. My dad owned one for 13 years - it was a superb car, and he still admits that it was the best car he’s ever owned.

[@nekto34]

I love love love the old Volvos. Reliable, comfortable and, in my opinion, stylish. Also amazing turning radius - can easily maneuver around even in tightest parking lots!

[@HockeyVictory66]

You are obviously easily pleased. They are gutless tanks driven by old ladies.

[@nekto34]

@@HockeyVictory66 I love old Volvos regardless of your opinion and old ladies. Have a great day.

[@OfficialGloom]

@@HockeyVictory66 I own 3 Volvos, Volvo S60, Volvo 242 and a Volvo 245. I 100% prefer the 240 over my S60. And in my opinion, the only thing the 240 really lacks is power. My 245 is bone stock, and my 242 is a project car that im putting a Mercedes engine in. In Sweden, the old volvos in general are driven by all ages. Cause they're incredibly reliable. And people prefer the older ones.

[@maxirwin7658]

My current and first car is a 92 240. I love the car, it’s comfortable spacious carries all of my friends and does everything I want it too. And the turning radius is amazing, it can turn tighter than my friends mini whilst being twice the size, love it.

[@maxirwin7658]

@@HockeyVictory66 I drive a 240 and I’m 19. Slow it may be , but it brings way more joy than I’m sure 90% of the cars that I pass (pass me) on the road today

[@polarlicht4758]

That side "kicking moose" emblem is awesome!

[@tony64t]

If Volvo ever appeared in a picture dictionary, this would be the best model to represent the brand!

[@americanchallenger]

The vent is so that when you close the door, the air pressure can be released from the cabin. Sedans have the vent just above the deck-lid.

[@terracar2003]

Interesting, i was wondering what that was for when I was car camping and felt a big draft coming from that vent

[@antipodeanwizard1632]

That's clever. I suppose it means you don't need to close the doors forcefully, even if they are heavy.

[@TechsHelpingHand]

Thank you. I’ve been wondering what that was for

[@bobjohnson205]

It's also for the flow through ventilation system. The 240 sedans have the vents just below the rear window.

[@BustaHymen]

All cars have these vents, they're not mainly for smooth closing of the doors but to vent the cabin. Imagine using the heater fan if air couldn't get out.

[@mikedavis6884]

I had a 1978 bright orange 244 auto-only about for 18 months, but what a car!!! Now have a 182000 mile v70, goes like a privy door when the plague's in town. Great motors, this is lovely to watch, thanks Car Wizard!

[@ravisriram6746]

The one and only: years ago I used to see the 240 often, in sedan or wagon version, which is a testament to it's legendary reliability. Thinking of getting one now. Sort of a rebellion against the overstyled SUVs and cars of today.

[@bmh67wa]

The 240 series is the best Volvo ever made in my opinion.

[@NickTaylorRickPowers]

"R134 that's pretty cool." Well pun wizard, well pun indeed

[@adrianhicks1616]

🤣😂

[@hectorvazquez7929]

Those glass headlights are E codes which came on the European model. The US headlights were composite due to DOT lighting regulations. Also the amber/white turn signal lens is for the euro market. The ones in the US were all clear with an amber reflector inside the lens.

[@CreeperOnYourHouse]

That's the real way to tell that the owner cares.

[@CaptainSeamus]

Ummm not quite all. THOSE in particular may be - but I had a 91 240 that had glass lenses (with amber inside, but it faded out). I thought they'd been swapped as well, but I had full records (I was second owner and got it at 25k miles - all and I do mean ALL service was done at dealer from day 1) - my 90 240 had plastic, though... I suspect when Volvo had a batch run issue on the composites, they threw in the glass ones??? Dunno, but know it may be actual originals. I also know they did that on some later models as well - like my S60R . OH and the E number? That just tells what country they were made in. If you looked on the glass and plastic parts on a lot of european stuff back then, it would have an E-xx (xx being a number) that told country of origin.

[@domy0611]

I’m Dutch so I had no idea that those headlights were made of composite but now I understand why the usa models all had faded headlights.

[@janiilola5810]

@@CaptainSeamus Incorrect. The number on the E homologation is the number of the country the part was homologated in. Every European country has its own number. Nothing to do with the country of manufacture. The part can be made wherever, in China for example, but it needs to meet the European specification to be legal for road use. In order to do that, the manufacturer needs to have the part checked and approved in an European country. 1 is Germany, 2 is France, 3 is Italy, 5 is Sweden, 11 is the UK etc.

[@CaptainSeamus]

@@janiilola5810 So, not nothing then - approval had to come from that country - glad for the correction, though.

[@jb678901]

I learned to drive in a dark green Volvo 144 (1968), with dual SKU carbs. It was a tank...and my dad ran that car for years. I believe he sold it after it had accumulated over 500,000 miles. We did swap out the automatic transmission with a standard at around the 350,000 mile point. That was a cool project.

[@tobiaseriksson2238]

240s are legendary cars here in Sweden, almost everyone have driven one of these atleast once. I had a 1992 Volvo 244 as my first car and it was awesome i could fix everything myself , i even changed the fueltank myself. And the Bug Ninja is correct at 2:00, that happend to me 500 meters from home so mom toed me home and i put a new belt on during the weekend and after that i was back on the road. They are also super fun in the snow if u have a open parking lot or big space. Thanks for the nice showcase of a surprisingly not so sun-bleached red 245!

[@RustyDice]

In the UK one in good original condition with low (below 150k) miles are hitting £8,oooGBP

[@tobiaseriksson2238]

@@RustyDice Oh snap that is a lot! Here in Sweden they are cheap since they made so many here, I bought mine 5 years ago for like 800GBP and mine was a rust free garage kept example. I am however unsure how much they go for now but the rustbuckets go for like 200GBP if u need something to get around.

[@RustyDice]

@@tobiaseriksson2238 if they are RHD I'm booking a flight to come get some - haha

[@tobiaseriksson2238]

@@RustyDice haha shouldn't be to hard to convert it though.

[@RustyDice]

@@tobiaseriksson2238 sad that these days the flights are the hard part!

[@Marcus_972]

Bought one of those w/ the diesel for my wife in 02 when we were very young. Was slowest car I’ve ever owned but it was a great car for a broke young family.

[@RandomlnternetGuy]

"Your first car is supposed to make you money"

[@martinliehs2513]

Had a business colleague with an 8 series diesel sedan that he called the Swedish Tractor.

[@Bratfalken]

The Diesel was a joint work of the Volkswagen manufactorer, very much like the 6 in the Transporter.

[@MrDouglascalhoun]

So great to hear Bug Ninja's stories and insights. Hope he makes guest appearances again and again!

[@ericsundell9978]

That is a CLEAN 240. Id love to own it. I've had several over the years, will probably get another one soon, they're some of my favorite cars.

[@brianfox830]

my fav car wizard video of all time... 240 brick is king

[@tapio_m6861]

My dad had a white 244 when I was a kid and I think you put those first car experiences in a special place in your heart. I know I did. Unfortunately we sold it before I got my license but still, each time I see a 240-series I have to stop and admire. 30 years later those things are still going strong. I know I will source one for myself one day and I hope it would be in this good of a shape! Thank you guys for this one! Definitely a beautiful car and in prime condition! Please give props to the owner.

[@reallyhappenings5597]

My sister totaled THREE of these, all bought new by our parents. Two in accidents, the third through mechanical neglect. It was eventually given away to a poor guy. We heard that it was later stolen and crashed in a police chase! But it saved her life twice and I love her (even though we don't talk anymore) and I love the 240. These were the cars I grew up in.

[@chefjefe68]

That car brings back memories for me as well, Wizard and Mrs. Wizard. My parents had an 1981 240 DL Wagon that was Burgundy and had the 4 speed manual with push button overdrive transmission. A lot my beginning behind the wheel were in that car. We called it "The Square Box".

[@deonoosthuizen42]

Volvo is great. My S60 2005 has been places 4*4 would think 2 *. Had the turbo replaced and have some issues like air-con ($ 2000) not working, but what a car. After all the years and where I had to take it work, it still feels like the car I got off the show room floor. I cant get it sold, but its still a great car. Thank you for all the history of the cars.

[@russellharris3423]

Like Mrs Wizard, my daughter who is now 40 years old learnt to drive our Volvo 245 as a teenager. The difference between the 2 cars is that we had a manual gearbox with an overdrive button on the gearlever. My best Volvo was an 850 T5, manual gearbox 5 speed, and the mechanic that fitted the engine also race prepared T5's and 'R' versions.

[@laurieharper1526]

Great cars. I had the 145 estate, the previous model. Built like a tank, easy to work on and served me faithfully for years.

[@captain8960]

I just finished watching Hoovies Garage, now on to the Wizard

[@sajedb]

Same 👍

[@Maxzillian]

Reminds me of watching auto shows Saturday morning as a kid.

[@project9320]

Hoovies isn't what it was.

[@wibmag]

Love to se this old Volvo on your channel, greetings from Sweden🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪

[@jamescrugnale2763]

I have 3 240s. 2 244s and a 245. All of them have at least 200k miles and my beater is about to hit 270k. Still runs like a clock. I absolutely love these cars and was so excited to see it in the background of hoovie a videos and now on here!

[@michaeltutty1540]

I've been waiting for this video. Love my 1990 240 wagon. They are great. Those glass headlamps are either European or aftermarket E Codes, which is why it has the amber and clear turn signal and parking light lenses. North American cars came with the polycarbonate headlights and clear corner lenses. E Codes use a different corner light assembly. 92/93 240s came with factory installed air, if ordered. Prior to that, it was a dealer installed accessory across the board. The black rectangle on the right quarter is a cabin air exhaust. The sedans have that below the rear windscreen. The 1800 ES started with those vents, but it incorporated the fuel filler as well. At 136,000, that car is barely run in. Mine is at 400,000, running perfectly. The body on mine is almost that nice, in spite of 31 Ontario, Canada winters. That cage was sold as a way to keep dogs on the way back. Or to keep dogs out of the way back. It was dealer installed and is very uncommon to see. The funny thing is everyone thinks they are slow. On the interstate, though, the problem with speed is keeping it DOWN. They settle in at 85 and just cruise. At that speed, expect about 30 miles to the US gallon. They will do about 450 miles on a fill. Just amazing old beasts IF you drive them like you stole them. Virtually everything is available new, through Volvo or from places like IPD, FCP Euro, or Swedish Car Parts. If the instrument cluster needs work, Wagonmeister rebuilds them or can sell the parts to repair. They also have a replacement fuse panel that uses normal blade fuses. For the bullet fuses, the Mercedes dealer sells the OEM type ceramic instead of the lousy plastic ones.

[@jamesjones5023]

I just watched hoovies video I seen that in the back and instantly came to your channel 🤣 this is great. I’m more of a 740 guy but this is beautiful

[@2steaksandwiches665]

I was told everyone hates 7/9s on old Volvo webboards. I had a 780 and loved it

[@2steaksandwiches665]

@Mark i’ve been looking at a 960 for a project car but I already have a Saab. I like the Saab too much to give it up

[@2steaksandwiches665]

@Mark 2008 9-5 wagon. The ugly one but I love it

[@TechsHelpingHand]

240’s look better IMO

[@HowtoRestoreHeadlights]

I love that the Wizard had a 245 in the shop AND made time to throw up a video on it! 💪💪💪

[@DavidBello]

Totally great cars. The best part is the stories people have in them, like Mrs Wizard said she learned to drive in one like this.

[@albertstadt9853]

I had a 1978 245. It had a carburetor and 4 round headlights, but was otherwise almost identical to this. And it is still on the road!

[@toolzshed]

I'm so sorry about your Mum, Mrs. Wizard 😔❤️

[@mikeabbott7931]

KZbin needs much more Adrian (Bug Ninja) content! This man is amazing in his knowledge and delivery. David: Please make a regular "Bug Ninja" segment on your channel until he can get his own channel up and running.

[@giladshurkin9256]

brings back SO many childhood memories THESE ARE TANKS not too many on the roads these days

[@jrbcnchz]

Growing up in MA in the 90s these things were EVERYWHERE, it was a total cliché car. School pickup line was volvos after volvos after suburbans after more volvos

[@TechsHelpingHand]

Here in the pacific northwest their everywhere

[@ulverop]

I've owned four of those. Two 242s, one 244 and one 245. Still miss those cars...

[@jamespn]

These are real Volvos, not Fordish or Chinesium.

[@Nudnik1]

A few up to 2003 were still Sweden and ok. New ones plastic Chinesium..

[@Nudnik1]

@Mark I have a Volvo pay loader and excavator. Excellent They own Mack truck s and are the best trucks on hwy here.

[@Hissmannen]

My 2016 XC70 does not feel very Chinese

[@Nudnik1]

@Mark kamaz Russia

[@Nudnik1]

@@Hissmannen BMW I series Chinesium also. Mercedes Benz New electric cars made in ccp PRC china slavery

[@danagovang2520]

I had a new '83 245 for 17.5 years. In '96 I bought a '76 244 as a parts car but turned it into a daily driver. Eventually both became one, that I sold and the guy's daughter drove it to and from distant university for three years. It was destroyed when she was hit by a truck, but she walked away uninjured. I loved those 240's.

[@jimrusch22]

Hands down, these were the most durable cars ever made.

[@McVerne]

Together with Mercedes W123 200D and the old Peugeot 504.

[@Ce0ammer]

@@McVerne Toyota Hilux though. God level.

[@fleurdewin7958]

@@Ce0ammer Hilux are not really consider a car. It is a proven war truck though

[@TechsHelpingHand]

Mine is reaching 500,000 miles on the original drive train! No rust too

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

Toyota Corona with 22RE engine takes some beating.

[@RunDub]

Back in the day, I took my driver's license road test in my mom's silver 5-speed 240 wagon. These are such fantastic cars.

[@raymondcaudle4064]

So many memories when I see this Volvo. An old saying comes to mind "Volvo an indestructible tank on wheels"

[@roberttoews2775]

Great to see the Bug Ninja. Enjoy his guest appearances. 👍

[@BustaHymen]

As a Göteborgare ("Gothenburgian"), I love this video. I grew up with these cars, and I worked for Volvo for a few years a long time ago. Adrian is right, the black grille is the exhaust vent for cabin air No, there isn't a big problem with reindeer collisions (though they do happen) since we only have reindeer in the northernmost part of the country. Moose collisions, on the other hand, happens all the time since we have them everywhere. That's why the A-pillars are reinforced on volvos and saabs (Saab was the first to introduce this in the sixties) Also, what happened to riveted brake bands??? Those glued ones are useless

[@RawShogun]

This is quickly becoming on of my favorite Volvo channels lol

[@texasknight5175]

I was with my dad as a kid at a Volvo dealership when the salesman did the door trick!

[@ComblessMan]

One of my absolute favorite cars. I could watch 20 minutes of a silent walk around. Nice video. Thanks.

[@rickb6694]

Dads be like: "mmmm that's a nice wagon right there."

[@rhull3939]

Hell yeah. Dad here, and that's a nice wagon.

[@rickb6694]

@@rhull3939 lol ikr it's hilarious how fatherhood changes our view of vehicles

[@rhull3939]

@@rickb6694 Hell yeah man. I'm in the market for a new vehicle and it's tough. Need room for the wife and three kids. I want a fast car that handles well. If CTSV wagons weren't ridiculously expensive I'd be all over one of those.

[@joeychitwood6004]

Hells yeahs! I'd love one of these

[@maxirwin7658]

@@rhull3939 just get a Volvo 240 and hop it up, get a good one for 5k put about 1k into suspension and another couple into engine and you’ll be plenty fast handle well and have pocket money from your budget for the Cadillac

[@sean9820]

Proud 92 244 MT owner here. 275k/MI? Odometer broke a while back. Daily driven for 5 years. Still going strong and most importantly if something does to wrong, it's a breeze to replace! I did the timing belt on less than two hours and i'm an OK mechanic. Parts are dirt cheap. People give me thumbs up and a smile. Great video, that is a very clean example. Hello Adrian, always enjoy it when you visit the Wizard!

[@mds2465]

Parking brake shoes are super common on the older volvos just as you’ve seen on this one. I see that all the time! I’m really sorry to hear about Jenny’s mom!

[@boomerguy9935]

I had a Ford 150 pickup truck with "top hat" rear brakes. Like the Volvo, it had 4 disc brakes and a pair of rear drum brakes inside the "top hat" built into the rear rotors. This just proves how industrial the Volvo 240 was. Great system.

[@smaxwell4062]

In the last year I have noticed these volvos in so many movies and TV shows. They have become a screen icon. Mostly the wagon version. My family had one in the early 80s. It was a lovely imported from Sweden car. It was kept as a Sunday driver.

[@atodaso1668]

My dad had a volvo wagon with the shock absorber bumpers. He got into a head on collision and the volvo only had a cracked turn signal, the car was wrote off.

[@diablocls55]

I got in a head on collision once in my 850 with a Honda Civic. The front of the civic was DESTROYED. The lady drove it away but it was easily totaled, I’m surprised it was even running. Meanwhile my 850 just had a scuff on the bumper. Volvo and Mercedes are the best

[@CaptainSeamus]

240s are amazingly tough. In the early 90s, my little sister was driving my moms 245 and someone on a test drive in a brand new Camry didn't see her stopped for traffic to make a turn, and rear ended her. Final Score - Volvo had a dented rear hatch (that we popped back out with a little heat and a few judicious smacks with a mallet and a 2x4) and needed to have the bumper shocks replaced. The Camry? It was totalled. It hit hard enough to drop the motor on the ground and crumpled it up like a beer can.

[@atodaso1668]

@Mark it was a ford escort

[@wilfredruffian5002]

Same story,twice,front and rear.

[@braidwooddesignstudio5536]

I am glad I had one. Solid as a brick. Felt safe.

[@GixxerRider1991]

The first car of my dad's that I can remember was a dark blue 1988 240 sedan. He put well over 250,000 miles on it. One of the most bulletproof platforms ever conceived. Seeing that old school dashboard brings back many memories.

[@EspenX]

4:18 No Mrs Wizard, in Scandinavia collisions with moose is the big problem, not reindeer. Reindeer are often in the Northern half of Norway, Sweden and Finland, but they are much smaller. Moose are even in Southern parts of Scandinavia and in areas where there is much more roads and people living. You hit a moose with your car, they have legs that will break and a half second later you got half a ton of moose body coming through your windshield. It kills people every year.

[@sunnohh]

I love the bug ninja, his voice is amazing. Id listen to him read the phone book.

[@MrMarkusmulder]

Apparently the bug-ninja loves to make things disappear..... 🙄

[@DannyMdlG]

Having both of them in a video makes for some of the most soothing car content.

[@zolpidem3784]

*black ninja

[@keysersoze3433]

What's a "phone book"?😆

[@rhull3939]

@@zolpidem3784 is that necessary?

[@emeyer6963]

20 years from now somebody else will be doing a video of this gem.If taken care of this could outlast us all!

[@Dakiraun]

Man, every time you do something on Volvos, I learn something new and awesome from Adrian about them as a car and/or company. So cool! Thanks for doing a video on it - when I saw it in the shop background on one of Tyler's videos, I was hoping it'd be a feature soon.

[@christophermarshall5765]

I loved working on the B21 engines. The 240 series Volvos were good cars. I've rebuilt lots of the engines & transmissions.

[@TheStobb50]

I had the 245 to help me with a business I was running at the time, I needed a van and then I thought an old Volvo I can use as a van and a Family car, it was never the fastest car but once it started gone it will just keep going up and down steep hills in northern Britain I don’t think the car even realise there was a hill it just kept on going, I would fill it with equipment so that the tail would be hitting the ground and it just kept going i’ve had four Volvos since then and I love them and I say there’s cars and there’s Volvos to complete different beasts, once you’ve had one Volvo it’s all you ever want

[@coogeeman]

God, you are so right! I drove from Stratford to Bournemouth....M5 M4..... hills, what hills.......I really upset a guy in a rav 4.... he slowed on the hills, so i go by..... then he comes passed me......must of happened a dozen time........we get to the M4... and im gone.....over 100mph at the top before i dropped down into bath. Best seats ive ever had in a car too.

[@derekmills1080]

I've already posted a comment on this site, but some 35 years ago I had a Volvo estate. I had the huge roof rack on it from 'Indespension', a Bolton company (where I live). I managed to fit 18 bales of peat in and on it for a friend's garden project. I miss it to this day. It had 238,000 miles on the clock when I sold it as a runner.👍🇬🇧👍

[@tonecapone8392]

My brothers babies mama got into a wreck going 90mph - the Creme/Yellow 240 flipped over multiple times, with 2 babies in car seats sitting in the back seat. Nobody was hurt at all, and the roof barely caved in at all. God saved them that day, but the Volvo surely helped!

[@cruiser6260]

Guy I worked for hit a bull at 170kmh, about 106mph in a 264, flipped it multiple times and roof came down about 2 inches. Anything else back then would have been dead

[@tonecapone8392]

@@cruiser6260 2 inches is about how much the roof came down on hers too. wow these things are just tanks

[@Atle-k2z]

In sweden they dont belive in God. They just use science and actually build cars that save lives. I think that saved their lives. Not God.....

[@tonecapone8392]

@@Atle-k2z haha I knew one of you would say exactly that, that is why I made it a point to put God first

[@jonnysteiner821]

This channel has a real Mr. Rogers with cars feel to it. I love that.

[@coniccinoc]

Good call, yes it does : )

[@b52murph]

Thanks WIZARD! (You must've seen my comment on Hoovie's Apollo Porsche video...😂🤣)

[@EDHBlvd]

Damn, Mrs Wizard is cold as ice, with that car accident story. Sorry for the loss of your mother Mrs Wizard (and your mother-in-law Wizard). I still think it is amazing how long the 240 ran. So many other makes like the 700 series that came after 240 started, and ended before 240 ended.

[@houseofno]

Jeez, her mother died. What do you want, spontaneous bawling? I'm sure she has already grieved over losing her mom. You didn't have rip open a wound over it.

[@EDHBlvd]

@@houseofno you didn’t follow. What I mean is she used her mother’s death to dispute Volvo’s being safe. I know not literally, but it came across that way.

[@gordonmccracken1209]

Actually the 7 series basic platform stayed in Production as the revised 9 series. That said 2 series is a rework of the 1'series

[@auxmike718]

First cars to have 3 point rear belts in ‘74, too! Mrs. Wizards moms story broke my heart:(

[@peterriggall8409]

The vent on the back is for the flow through ventilation. I would think the pads on the headrests are an option and probably just clip on. The last 240s in Australia were 1991. They had different mag wheels and a wooden strip across the dash. Had 3 240s, still have soft spot for them.

[@2blkSSs]

God I mentioned this Volvo in Tyler’s video the other day looking at it in the background!... that thing looks amazing!

[@jesse4210]

Love Volvos, love the Bug Ninja...

[@sspadair1675]

Nice Car. Nice Vid! In 1989-91, I was one of those teens driving an old Volvo, a 1973 164E. And now it's sitting in my garage.

[@ajw828]

Love seeing (and hearing) Adrian on the channel so often! Very impressive all the attention to detail Volvo showed to safety in this car. Landon wants one for his first car.

[@thechryslercrew9417]

I have a 92, same color with a 5 speed and a factory Posi rear end. It was my dads daily driver, and will be my daily driver as long as I can keep throwing money at it!

[@300DBenz]

Timing belt breaks on a non-interference engine: bad day. Timing belt breaks on an interference engine: bad month.

[@shaunportlock4924]

Or a new car.

[@XiraArien]

The timing belt takes 30min to change on this thing. 15min if you have done it before.

[@jakelannetti3128]

Yet another reminder on why I need to go change the timing belt on my Subaru Outback...

[@kftc1980]

@@jakelannetti3128 pretty easy job on that car with everything up front.

[@robertg.tibelljohansson7869]

@@XiraArien or two days if the previous person used Locktigt on the bolts and it lives in the rust belt >.

[@kennethsimbapuppyeyes6857]

I have a 240 wagon. same color 450K. my dust shield almost took off my finger one day doing brakes so I can see why he wanted these changed. Wish mine was this immaculate

[@davidbonnett2422]

They don't make cars like that today, I loved working on those, so much room.

[@Ingens_Scherz]

My dad had a beautiful 265 GL decades ago when I was a kid. It was so special. I remember feeling so proud when it appeared to pick me up from school. It was the whole family's pride and joy. A 2.7 Ltr. six cylinder automatic with full leather interior: perfection! This newer 245 is pretty much identical (close enough): it brings back memories, all happy. Glad it doesn't have the US headlights!

[@wmsbrum]

I remember the 240s having "240 Classic badges " for the last year.

[@sheldonpangburn7707]

they were numbered, the classics, it was a trim option, came with woodgrain on the dash. Blue/green and Ruby Red were the classic colors.

[@Hammar89]

When I grew up my dad had a red 245 turbo wagon. Then a white one which I saw a couple of years ago, rusty as fuck but still going strong. Then he bought a 2 year old 945 2.3SE when my sister was born in 95, my mom drove it up until 2018 when the cost of repairs exceeded the value of the car. And soon after that when the 90's cars became tax exempt (30 year rule) mostly all old volvo shot up in value. They grew on trees for 1000$ when I sold mine back in 2013 (940 GL sedan) and now they all are 3000+ for a GL with 250 000+km. A 90 740 turbo with 5000km sold for 20000$ (about 230000kr). Its insane here now. 🇸🇪

[@84kylelee]

I owned a 1987 760 Turbo Intercooler Wagon (765) much like Hoovies' but automatic. I LOVED that car and still miss it. Someday, I hope to get another one just like it.

[@michaelheimbrand5424]

The name "240" arrived in 1983. They were into that "option packages" or something. But higher end models just had emblems like GLE or Turbo. But in 1985 the DL and GL was back. But the 240-emblem stayed. And yes, the B230F is a non-interference-engine (and it has 116HP BTW). But if you have a "K-engine" (like B230K) it´s actually an interference engine. But I actually thought that all 1993 had the B230FX with 130HP. Maybe that was true here in Sweden only. Bug-Ninja is right about that vent in the rear. It´s the "exhaust" for the cabin. About mooses, yeah we have a lot of them here. But rain-deers (the christmas kind) is only in the far north of Sweden. In the rest of the country we mostly have deers (the Bambi kind), and of course all of Sweden is full of mooses. BTW: Wizard, you HAVE to tell the owner to get that front "Gustav-plate" in white. We have white plates in Sweden front and rear. The only that has yellow is Taxi´s. To me that plate looks dutch or something.

[@Atle-k2z]

I had a b200k. That was a non interference engine.

[@JRs-Garage]

In canada we just installed the “K” cam in our b23 makes a big difference in power! I currently have a 1978 245 7 passenger , without the spare tire bumps at the rear ! Owned it for almost 40 years now.

[@RayNLA]

The other models had numbers also 740-760

[@TechsHelpingHand]

In the US they all came with b230f engine because of our strict emission laws.

[@TechsHelpingHand]

At least after 1984 I think

[@bjrnpost4633]

Where i work, there is a doctors office across the parking lot it shared with my buiding at the time. A man possibly in his late 70s and his wife came driving in a white 240 seemingly in decent shape from the distance. My first thought when i saw the combo of car and driver was «Goddamn, i want that car». I dont know what year the car was, but i can imagine this guy had it since new. Usually means it is well maintained. This was about 10 years ago now.

[@daddynichol52]

Take a shot every time the Wizard says, "Good Shape". You'll not remember the rest of the weekend.

[@morecoffee998]

if you do a push-up everytime Wizard says "Good Shape" you yourself will become in good shape, another Wizard magic trick

[@nopenope134]

I had the video paused. I read this comment, and then un-paused it just to see..... Guess what Wizard said RIGHT AFTER I UN-PAUSED.

[@coogeeman]

Enjoyed that! Volvo for life. I had a 240 GLT estate...1989 I saved it from being bangered with a new radiator.....that's a 20 minute job. 177000miles on the clock, lovely black leather with 7 seat option, drove like new. Easy to service, all accessible and utterly dependable. There was a story the last years of 240 estate production (89 to 93, post rear screen facelift) was in Torslanda, hence the special edition. This was overseen, and run by the wife of the chairman of Volvo......she said 'we are going to build the best 240's ever'. ...... Not sure how true that is, but what a great story. What I found amazing was the assembly line workers contributions to the car, as they were asked for submissions on how the car could be improved throughout its life. It must be one of the few cars that lasted beyond the car (740/760) that replaced it...........or was it all the antiques dealers in the UK that were buying the estates to transport Grandfather Clocks?? lol. Funny you mentioned VW Golf's as the 240 estate was advertised as having a better turning circle as the same age Golf..... Mk2... 1988 ish. Wish I still had mine.... I chopped it in for a 940 Wentworth Turbo.....faster but not a nice as the 240. All the best to you and the owner.

[@georgiamcdermott5140]

One day, oh one day, I'll own one of these big boys

[@canadian1233]

10:20 = Yeah, that happens to me a lot. I take one of my cars in to get fixed and something unexpected breaks on the car while they are trying to fix what I asked to be fixed. I always tell them to go ahead and replace whatever broke, and just add it to the bill. Hey, I'm happy I don't have to fix it myself because they are way more capable than I am at fixing car things.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

I know that feeling ...

[@kevinzebroski]

That’s a terrible story Mrs. Wizard! I’m so sorry you likely have to think about and relive it every time we are getting one of these Volvo videos. As much as I love the videos, I’d rather never have another Volvo video than make you go through that again! I can’t imagine thinking about that every time The Wizard brings another one out to shoot for us! 😢🥺😢😔

[@Jallamedalla]

I've had 2. So far. Golden wagon (1989, sold in 2009) BC it was gold coloured and Konrad as the previous owner named it (1983, sold in 2018). Both Herregardsvågn. Did a lot of work on both of them, but when the dust shields started making noises, i just bent them and ripped off what I could. Couldn't be bothered with replacing them.

[@iconicon5642]

Had two of these - marvellous; one saved my bacon and I knew another guy whose bacon was saved by a 240 when smacked by a semi-trailer.

[@seabob4]

I had an '85 245 Turbowagon with the 5-speed (4-speed with pushbutton OD), awesome car, especially around 3200 RPM when the boost kicked in! And absolutely loved how the doors closed...like bank vault doors...

[@EFrost411]

Funny moose fact : you'll find reinforced windshield frames on any Saab or volvo from the 1970s onwards, since accidents with moose in the road are so common here in Scandinavia. The Swedish manufacturers made cars which wouldn't let moose inside 😊

[@alindberg8001]

Yes and moose /elks are so big a car will cut the legs of and then you have an enormous animal flying straight into your windshield. Sometimes they survive and kick their legs trying to get loose and kick the driver and passenger in the face.

[@cruiser6260]

You mean A pillars and they are strong for rollover along with the B and C pillars and roof beams. Ads from the 70s stacked 10-20 Volvo's on top of each other. They would need to make super strong glass to prevent an animal that fits the size of the frame coming through

[@EFrost411]

@@cruiser6260 usually when you hit a moose, it doesn't go through the windshield. Reindeer is also a problem, but nowhere near such a big problem. But they do (did at least) crash test their cars for moose protection. Since you usually hit the front or back of the animal, the roof and a pillar structure is what saves your life.

[@Crzyfrlss1]

Worked on a ton of these in my beginnings as a technician/mechanic. So easy to learn on! Did many timing belts, water pumps, steering racks and few rear axle overhauls on these.

[@amunderdog]

The vents.. Best i remember; in those days a lot of cars were having trouble with the doors closing due to air pressure. It can also aid the vent setting on the climate control.

[@CaptainSeamus]

They are pressure vents to allow thru-flow of air. All the wagons had them out there - the sedans had them located coming out at the back of the trunk and down low - but not visible. My S60 has them located low at the back in the trunk as well.

[@Levenstone132]

The first vehicles I noticed that door closing issue on were of course,1980s Volvo trucks. Just crack open the window a little and the door closed. I don't like slamming things!

[@lab1042]

My parents had an '81 240 wagon, and was what I learned to drive on. It had the quad headlights rather than these one-pieces. Theirs was blue with blue vinyl interior, 4-spd manual with push-button OD.

[@ourv9603]

WIZ, You know, The Volvo 240 is the box that safety came in. !