’76: presentation 343 (with CVT transmission); 79: classic chest, version 345; '80: 5-door. hatch-back; '81: engine 2.0; '83: sedan; '84: diesel 1.6; '85: Renault engine 1.7; 91: cessation of production.
► Technical data
Chassis: Hatchback: 3-, 5-Door.; dim. 4320/1660/1390 mm; sedan: 4-Door., length. 4435 mm; trunk capacity 380/1200 l.
Motors: 4-Cyl. gasoline: carburetor: 1.4/61-71 KM; 1.7/75-82 KM; 2.0/102 KM; Injection: 2.0/112-118 KM; 4-Cyl. diesel 1.6/54 KM. Chassis: rear-wheel drive, trunk 4-, 5-run. Isle of Man. or stepless CVT; zaw. independent wheels at the front. springing; De Dion axle at the rear, leaf springs, reaction rod.
► Faults
• damage to the drive shaft (spline)
• unstable exhaust system
• burnout of the gasket under the head
• steering gear wear
• oil spills
Parts prices in PLN
headlight 883
front fender 1015
complete clutch 887
brake pads (front) 227
windshield of the front door 278
timing drive 462
Volvo 340 1.4, 1989 r.
► Summary
Volvo from the Netherlands was not particularly popular. Not very modern engines come in most cases from Renault. An interesting car in terms of construction, although obsolete for today's times. Engine 1.4 does not cope well with a rear-wheel drive car.
Long service life Spacious interior Outdated design