In the United States, in Missouri, an owner of a Volvo 740 totaling more than a million kilometers on the clock was seen lending a new S60 for a period of two years. A way for the Swedish manufacturer to salute the loyalty of this customer.
Exceeding one million kilometers for a vehicle is still rare. However, a properly maintained car can drive for many years and swallow the bollards without flinching. This is the case with this Volvo 740 GLE which has clocked up over a million miles (1.6 million kilometres).
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A new S60 on loan
The American Jim O’Shea has always been the one and only owner of this Volvo 740. He bought it new in 1991 from an American dealer who, in turn, wanted to thank him for his loyalty in him ” offering » the possibility of driving in a new S60. It is actually a two-year loan that includes maintenance as well as insurance, a kind of long-term rental (LLD). For the record, the owner got the keys to his new sedan from the same sales manager as when he firster purchase. ” We are excited to be able to take care of Jim. We couldn’t be happier for him he confided.
Never accidented
In 31 years, Jim O’Shea’s 740 has never experienced any unfortunate events. Even if it proved to be robust, the old sedan still benefited from some repairs in order to prolong its career.. The most important concerns its engine, which was replaced after more than 941,000 km. This remains a remarkable performance. The gearbox was also changed twice. When it comes to longevity, it’s another Volvo that holds the world record. In the United States, a P1800 S has passed the 5 million kilometer mark (3,250,257 miles precisely). Like the 740, the coupe of the late Irv Gordon – whose exploits have been relayed several times by the Guinness Book – saw its engine replaced twice between 1966 and 2018.