Volvo 240 1987
Vehicle Details: Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1987 Volvo 240, manufacturered by Volvo Car Usa, Llc.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Compact Cars Station Wagon (excluding van and truck based).
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | YV1 YV1 | Regular |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 18 - 19 MPG | 22 - 26 MPG | 403.95 - 444.35 g/mile |
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Sub-models: - 240 Series - 240 Dl/240 Gl - 240 Dl/240 Gl Wagon -
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the MPG of a 1987 Volvo 240?
- The 1987 Volvo 240 has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 18 - 19 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 22 - 26 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 1987 Volvo 240?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 1987 Volvo 240 can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1987 Volvo 240?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1987 Volvo 240 is $2700.
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Where is the 1987 Volvo 240 produced?
- The 1987 Volvo 240 is produced in Torslanda New Jersey, Sweden.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
Automatic 4-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 240 Dl/240 Gl
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3750 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.8755 City mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 60010 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2700 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 22 Vehicle record id 3342 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 14 Model name (carline) 240 Dl/240 Gl Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 88 Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 23.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 31.0 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3750 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 240 Dl/240 Gl
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -2500 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 13.5232 City mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 22 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 60010 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2450 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 26 Vehicle record id 3343 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 14 Model name (carline) 240 Dl/240 Gl Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 88 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 24.4444 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 36.0 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -2500 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic 4-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 240 Dl/240 Gl Wagon
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3750 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.8755 City mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 60010 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2700 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 23 Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet) 42 Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet) 91 Vehicle record id 3584 Model name (carline) 240 Dl/240 Gl Wagon Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 23.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 32.0 EPA vehicle size class Midsize-Large Station Wagons You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3750 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 240 Dl/240 Gl Wagon
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -2500 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 13.5232 City mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 22 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 60010 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2450 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 26 Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet) 42 Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet) 91 Vehicle record id 3585 Model name (carline) 240 Dl/240 Gl Wagon Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 24.4444 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 36.0 EPA vehicle size class Midsize-Large Station Wagons You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -2500 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
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- ST-001-2020-09-1 - EQUIPMENT: Mandatory tool list bulletin: volvo mandatory special tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair volvo cars. They are used in development of volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
- ST-001-2020-06-2 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Mandatory tool list bulletin: volvo mandatory special tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair volvo cars. They are used in development of volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
- ST-001-2020-01-2 - EQUIPMENT: Mandatory tool list bulletin: volvo mandatory special tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair volvo cars. They are used in development of volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
- TJ31946.1.2-2019 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This is a technical journal: swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other co
- TJ31946.1.1-2019 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This is a technical journal: swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other co
- SMB00-006-2019-1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Software installation policy changes.
- SMB00-438-2019-1 - EQUIPMENT: This is a service manager bulletin: technician skillset requirments
- ST-001-2019-10-1 - EQUIPMENT: Mandatory tool list bulletin: volvo mandatory special tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair volvo cars. They are used in development of volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
- SMB00-325-2017-1 - EQUIPMENT: Service manager bulletin title : service action notification re - mails group : no : issuing department : car market : product safety & compliance united states and canada 00 325 reference bulletins : date : smb00 - 323 and smb00 - 323a yea
- SMB00-006-2017-0 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Software installation policy changes.
- SMB00-071-2017-0 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Descripition of goodwill policy and guidelines.
- ST-160-2017-02-2 - EQUIPMENT: Dice tool bulletin explaining the offer.
- SMB00-003-2017-0 - EQUIPMENT: This is a service manager bulletin: service scheduling system enhancements. Improving service action/recall scheduling.
- SMB00-199-2017-0 - EQUIPMENT: This is a service manager bulletin: the online bookstore, www.Volvotechinfo.Com, serves volvo retailers, employees, independent repairers and customers throughout the united states and canada by providing easy order-access to service, parts
- ST-001-2017-02-2 - EQUIPMENT: Mandatory special tool list
- PB77-017-2016-12 - WHEELS: This is a parts bulletin: wheel cross reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- PB77-017-2016-12 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This is a parts bulletin: wheel cross reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- TJ19245.1.10-201 - STEERING: Volvo cars service and parts business technical journal title : vehicle type and platform identification ref no : issuing department : car market : united states and canada tj 19245 technical service partner : issue date : 3 us 7510 volvo c
- ST-111A-2017-02- - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Midtronics psc-550s and psc-700 vehicle power supply information
- SMB00 438 2019-0 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This is a service manager bulletin: technician skillset requirments
- SMB00 108 2019-0 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Retailers should only use a volvo part number on claims for items purchased directly from volvo. Failure to follow this policy will result in claim adjustments. Warranty reimbursement rates and quantity limits for the parts listed, with the
- SMB00 108C 2019- - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Retailers should only use a volvo part number on claims for items purchased directly from volvo. Failure to follow this policy will result in claim adjustments. Warranty reimbursement rates and quantity limits for the parts listed, with the
- SMB00 006 2019-0 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Software installation policy changes.
- SMB00-071-2018-0 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Description of goodwill policy and guidelines.
- SPJ34864 2 0-201 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: This is a service product journal: information notice. We process the personal data that you provide in connection with the creation of your vida account. The purpose of our processing is to administer your vida account (from registration t
- PB77-006-2019-05 - WHEELS: Winter wheel applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
- SMB00-006C-2018- - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Software installation policy changes - canada
- SMB00-006-2018-0 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Software installation policy changes.
- SMB88-001A-2018- - SEAT BELTS: This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat belt extender.
- ST-001-2019-03-0 - EQUIPMENT: Mandatory tool list bulletin: volvo mandatory special tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair volvo cars. They are used in development of volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
- SMB00-006C-2018- - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Software installation policy changes - canada
- SMB88-001A-2018- - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat belt extender.
- ST-002-2018-08-1 - EQUIPMENT: This is a service manager bulletin. This bulletin is a list of equipment recommended by volvo to it's dealer or any shop maintaining or repairing volvo's. The equipment can be provided by volvo's equipment supplier
- ST-227-2018-08-1 - TIRES: Road force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
- TJ34013-1-2-2018 - EQUIPMENT: This is a technical journal: vehicle key not found
- SMB00-006C-2018- - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Software installation policy changes - canada
- PB77-006-2019-02 - WHEELS: Winter wheel applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
- PB00-013-2019-02 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This is a parts bulletin: hazmat return transportation documentation and requirements
- TJ28941-4-0-2019 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: This is a technical journal: when sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from volvo car corporation from external sources, either of these two documents should be f
- SMB00-437-2019-0 - EQUIPMENT: This is a service manager bulletin: volvo special tool warranty coverage and claims process
- ST-001-2018-11-2 - EQUIPMENT: Mandatory tool list bulletin: volvo mandatory special tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair volvo cars. They are used in development of volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
- SMB88-001A-2018- - SEAT BELTS: This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat belt extender.
- SMB00-071 - EQUIPMENT: Description of goodwill policy and guidelines.
- ST002 - EQUIPMENT: This is a service manager bulletin. This bulletin is a list of equipment recommended by volvo to it's dealer or any shop maintaining or repairing volvo's. The equipment can be provided by volvo's equipment supplier
- TJ19245114 - EQUIPMENT: Volvo cars service and parts business technical journal title : vehicle type and platform identification ref no : issuing department : car market : united states and canada tj 19245 technical service partner : issue date : 3 us 7510 volvo c
- PB77-017.1 - WHEELS: This is a parts bulletin: wheel cross reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- PB77-006 - WHEELS: Winter wheel applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
- PB77-017 - WHEELS: This is a parts bulletin: wheel cross reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- SMB88-001A - SEAT BELTS: This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat belt extender.
- ST-111A - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Midtronics psc-550s and psc-700 vehicle power supply information
- ST-111A - EQUIPMENT: Midtronics psc-550s and psc-700 vehicle power supply information
- TJ19245114 - STRUCTURE: Volvo cars service and parts business technical journal title : vehicle type and platform identification ref no : issuing department : car market : united states and canada tj 19245 technical service partner : issue date : 3 us 7510 volvo c
- SMB00-325-2017-0 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Service manager bulletin title : service action notification re - mails group : no : issuing department : car market : product safety & compliance united states and canada 00 325 reference bulletins : date : smb00 - 323 and smb00 - 323a yea
- ST-001-2017-10-0 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Mandatory tool list bulletin: volvo mandatory special tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair volvo cars. They are used in development of volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
- ST-001-2017-10-0 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS: Mandatory tool list bulletin: volvo mandatory special tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair volvo cars. They are used in development of volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
- SMB00-325-2017-1 - AIR BAGS: Service manager bulletin title : service action notification re - mails group : no : issuing department : car market : product safety & compliance united states and canada 00 325 reference bulletins : date : smb00 - 323 and smb00 - 323a yea
- SPJ3176020 - EQUIPMENT: This document is a service product journal: memory used for vida is not fully optimized and below examples of symptoms might therefore occur. Vida will run slow after some time. Vida might freeze. Certain operations might stop working. In
- PB77-017-2017-06 - WHEELS: This is a parts bulletin: wheel cross reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- PB77-006 - WHEELS: Winter wheel applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
- SMB00-325 - EQUIPMENT: *no description
- SMB-00-353 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : The volvo technical helpdesk (thd) is a central contact point available to authorized volvo dealer technicians to assist with difficult to repair situations. If for some reason our technical experts cannot solve an issue directly, it will b
- SMB88-001A - SEAT BELTS: Seat belt extender
Known Recall Investigations
Fuel system reliability investigation # DP89009
Fuel system reliability
NHTSA decoded information from VIN
1 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Body Class | Sedan/Saloon |
| Doors | 4 |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| Engine Model | B230FS1 |
| Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
| Make | VOLVO |
| MakeID | 485 |
| Manufacturer | VOLVO CAR CORPORATION |
| Manufacturer Id | 14914 |
| Model | 240 Series |
| ModelID | 14118 |
| Model Year | 1987 |
| NCSA Body Type | 4-door sedan, hardtop |
| NCSA Make | Volvo |
| NCSA Model | 240 series*/DL/GL/GLT |
| Other Restraint System Info | 3-Point Seat Belt |
| Plant City | TORSLANDA |
| Plant Country | SWEDEN |
| Seat Belts All | Manual |
| VIN | YV1AX8848H1277775 |
| Vehicle Descriptor | YV1AX884*H1 |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
|---|
| No | No | N | None | None | 19990101 |
Metal fatigue, causing door to break away from hinge. Volvo refused to take responsibility for product reliability. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 19950618 |
Experience sudden acceleration, vehicle goes into open throttle postion when turn ignition and put into drive. Tt
| No | No | N | None | None | 19871230 |
Driver's seat belt does not retract, only (77,000) miles on vehicle. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None |
Engine wiring harness is deteriorating exposing bare wires. The manufacturer has been notified.
| No | No | N | None | None |
Speedometer inoperative.
Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
| VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
|---|---|---|---|
| YV1AX8858H1764659 | 1987 | 240 Series | TORSLANDA , SWEDEN |
| YV1AX8848H1277775 | 1987 | 240 Series | TORSLANDA , SWEDEN |
| YV1AX8850H1750884 | 1987 | 240 Series | GOTHENBURG VASTERGOTLAND, SWEDEN |