Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1971 142.
This overview establishes the 1971 Volvo 142 as a distinct model defined strictly by its year and numerical designation. Details concerning its body, platform, and engine remain outside the scope of the available facts, which confirm only its identity as a 1971 Volvo 142. As a result, the position of this model year within the broader reliability history cannot be determined from the provided information alone.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 182.7 in |
| Overall width | 68.1 in |
| Overall height | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2641 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the 142 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 140 Series 142E Coupe 2.0L I-4 | 11.20 sec | 16.60 sec | 130 hp | RWD |
| 1968 | 140 Series 144S Sedan (Euro Spec) 2.0L I-4 | 14.10 sec | 19.60 sec | 100 hp | RWD |
| 1974 | 140 Series 142E Coupe 2.0L I-4 | 12.60 sec | 18.60 sec | 115 hp | RWD |
| 1974 | 140 Series 145 Wagon 2.0L I-4 | 16.30 sec | 20.10 sec | 114 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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Showing 2 of 2 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 356EN01 | 2022-02-09 | Equipment | VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App |
| Service Manager | 2022-02-03 | Electrical System | Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.