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1995 Volvo 940

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 940.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1995 Volvo 940 is the 1995 iteration of a nameplate produced from 1990 to 1998, paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission and EPA ratings of 17 city, 22 highway, and 19 combined mpg, with routine oil service calling for 4.0 quarts of 15W-40, 10W-30, or 5W-30 API oil. In owner-reported complaints, the 1995 model recorded 28 issues—below the 1994 peak of 44 and above the 1990 low of 1—with air bags cited as the top complaint area and zero recalls on record. That mid-range complaint volume places the 1995 940 in a fairly ordinary position within the model's documented history: not the most troubled year, but not the cleanest either, so a researcher should treat the air-bag reports as the primary scrutiny point while weighing the absence of recalls.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type15W-40 / 10W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque63 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy17/22/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 520 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 · 520 CCAOEM · verified

Tire size195-65R15OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6-J inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	191.7 in
Overall width	69.3 in
Overall height	55.5 in
Wheelbase	109.1 in
Curb weight	3208 lb
Track (front / rear)	57.9 / 57.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	17 / 22 / 19 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	94 cu ft
Cargo volume	17 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 940 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.8–8.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.80 sec — 1991 SE Sedan

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
1991	SE Sedan 2.3L Turbo I-4	7.80 sec	16.20 sec	162 hp	RWD
1991	Turbo Sedan 2.3L Turbo I-4	8.40 sec	16.60 sec	162 hp	RWD
1991	Turbo Sedan 2.3L Turbo I-4	8.90 sec	16.80 sec	162 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.0 qt of 15W-40 / 10W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 63 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 43.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	15W-40 · API · 10W-30 · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	4.0 qt
Power Steering Fluid	ATF

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug

43.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

63 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Ignition Timing	6 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance	2 degrees

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	2.05-3.00 lbs
Oil Type	Use Volvo Part Number 8708581-9
Oil Capacity	4.50-8.15 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	520 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	22 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	22 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	189 °F
Engine Oil Pressure	14.5 psi @ 750 rpm, 50.76 psi @ 4000

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH ABS / WITHOUT ABS
Torque Caliper to Bracket	25 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	74 ft-lbs / 43 ft-lbs
Other	WITH MULTI LINK SUSPENSION / WITH LIVE AXLE
Brake Application	WITH ABS / WITHOUT ABS
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0003 in / 0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0014 in / 0.0016 in / 0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.024 in / 0.866 in / 0.394 in / 0.378 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 30,000 mi.

Every 5,000 mi	Power Steering System (inspect)
At 10,000 mi	Suspension System (inspect)
Every 10,000 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Clutch Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection)
At 20,000 mi	Suspension Shock or Strut (inspect)
Every 20,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Driveshaft Support Bearing (inspect) · EGR System (inspect) · EGR Valve (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Steering System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 45,000 mi	Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 50,000 mi	Timing Belt (inspect)
At 60,000 mi	EGR System (inspect) · EGR Valve (inspect) · Timing Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

From 1990 to 1994 the Volvo 940 saw a steady rise in complaints, climbing from 1 in 1990 to a peak of 44 in 1994, while recalls remained limited to two incidents in 1991 and one in 1993. In 1995 complaints fell to 28, marking a noticeable drop from the 1994 high but still exceeding the totals for 1990‑1993. Recalls were zero in 1995, matching the pattern of most years in the dataset, and investigations held steady at one, consistent with the 1990‑1995 range. Technical service bulletins continued to increase, reaching 97 in 1995—essentially unchanged from 1994—before declining sharply in the later 1997‑1998 years. Overall, 1995 represents a modest improvement over the worst complaint year but still carries elevated issue reports, suggesting it is an acceptable, though not flawless, choice for a used purchase.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

11 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91 ’92 ’93 ’94’95’97 ’98

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 28 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags9

Tires5

Fuel System, Gasoline3

Vehicle Speed Control3

Power Train2

Electrical System1

Tires,Wheels1

Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 97 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

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