Volvo 744
Built: 1987 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1987
Volvo – other models registered as light commercial: the collective page of the 240 to 960, V70 and XC90 estates, four- and six-cylinder engines from 44 to 136 kW, up to 4.02 t gross weight
This collective page lists Volvo passenger cars individually registered commercially as light commercial vehicles, from the classic estates of the 240, 700 and 900 series through the V70 and XC90 to the compact Duett delivery car of the 1950s and 1960s, which was offered as an enclosed van from the outset. The model names in the register mostly follow Volvo's regular type logic, in which the first digit denotes the series and the last the cylinder count, for example 245 as the five-door 200-series with a five-cylinder diesel, or 745 as the corresponding 700-series estate.
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The register lists 47 versions here with 44 to 136 kW from four- to six-cylinder engines of 1,580 to 4,000 cm³ displacement. Kerb weights range from 1,100 to 3,120 kg, gross vehicle weight from 1,520 to 4,020 kg, lengths from 4,000 to 5,370 mm, and widths from 1,600 to 2,300 mm.
Commercially registering estates as light commercial vehicles was and remains common practice wherever high payload and load volume are needed alongside a comfortable passenger-car base, such as in trades or field service, making use of the estate's large tailgate opening and folding rear seats.
Buying used, on the older 240 and 700 models check for rust around the wheel arches, sills and boot floor and the condition of the engine and automatic gearbox, while on the newer V70 and XC90 models also check the air suspension, turbocharger and the seal of the electric tailgate. Parts are well supplied through the regular Volvo dealer network and a broad used-parts market.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Volvo (weitere Modelle), Volvo Cars (Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,300 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,370 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,820 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,400 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,485 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,120 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 180 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Volvo 744 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,485 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo 744?
2,120 kg.
What engine does the Volvo 744 have?
4 cylinders, 2,300 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo 744?
5,370 mm × 1,820 mm.
When was the Volvo 744 built?
Production years: 1987.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 11 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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