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Volvo 940 GL

Built: 1991-1995 · Series: Vans up to 3.5 t (Class N1)

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The Volvo 940 GL is a machine built by Volvo. Production: 1991-1995. The engine delivers 87.5 kW, has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 2,380 cm³. The machine is 4,845 mm long and 1,750 mm wide. The unladen weight is 1,475 kg. The gross vehicle weight is 1,952.5 kg. Rated output across the Volvo range ranges from 11.2 to 552 kW; the 940 GL sits at the bottom of that range with 87.5 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the EC160C below it with 87.2 kW and the L-42013/3400 above it with 88 kW. 5366 Volvo models across 29 series are on record. The model is listed under Vans. 9 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Power87.5 kWcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement2,380 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length4,845 mmcorrect
Width1,750 mmcorrect
Unladen weight1,475 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight1,952.5 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gears4.5correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 59.3 kW/t (88 kW / 1.5 t)

Stronger than 52% of the vans in the register — out of 7,595 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Volvo 940 GL have?

The Volvo 940 GL delivers 87.5 kW.

How much does the Volvo 940 GL weigh?

The unladen weight is 1,475 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo 940 GL?

1,952 kg.

What engine does the Volvo 940 GL have?

6 cylinders, 2,380 cm³ displacement.

What are the dimensions of the Volvo 940 GL?

4,845 mm × 1,750 mm.

When was the Volvo 940 GL built?

Production years: 1991-1995.

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 9 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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