The final 940 year outside Europa is 1995.

A few of the early 940s, up to 1992-94, included a manual transmission, in normally aspired models.

Final year of the 940 in Europa is 1998. If any remain, and probably a few, may include a manual transmission. Whether the feeble M47 II or something with more beef to it, I'm unsure.

Last 740/760 was manufactured in 1992. Though some may be considered a 1993 model year.

Try to find the newest model year, and read the FAQ (https://www.brickboard.com/FAQ/700-900/) for what to look for in a 20 year old 940, or 23 year old 740.

If it helps, the final version of the PRV-6, as a 2.9 liter, is actually not a bad engine, that performs quite well and even offers some durability to it in the 760s. Or these PRV were in the 780s only? I dunno.

Whether a 240, 700, or 900, we'll all suffer less support as there remains little incentive for an automobile manufacturing company to provide parts. Much less OEM quality parts anymore, from the OEM vendor of your Swedish car company manufacturer.

Also, any used 700/900/850/S&V70 is suspect after 100k-150k miles. Wear item replacement galore, for certain.

Hopefully any Volvo you find acceptable has replaced these issues. For example, the 850/S&V 70 1997-1999 AC evaporator, under the dash, can form refrigerant leaks. About $1500 for a dealership to replace. At about 100-150k, you'll need to replace some or all motor-transmission mounts. Also, you have front and rear suspension bushings beginning to fail. The front half shafts from the trans-axle to the front wheels require recurring inspection and lubrication. On the Volvo AWD models, the two different AWD systems had problems. In many instances of the later AWD system (I forget the name), the repair cost is extraordinary at any point where the drive shaft leaves the front trans-axle to the rear suspension differential. Most of these early and later AWD systems merely remove the rear drive-shafts and the rear differentials. Some of the issue is owner neglect, and an underreporting of recurring service to the (Haldex?) and the other AWD system. If you have the time, tools, inclination, and capability, great! If you have to a Volvo stealership or an independent Volvo-capable repair facility, you'll pay up to 130$. I dunno Harrisburg, PA auto repair market rates, through. Also, the all-electric nonsense in these later 850/S&V70 fail such as power seats controls and motors. (Usually carbon-pitted switch contacts, just like them 240 window lift switches that get funky and need a good clean and lube, or worse.)

You may want to ask the Brickboard AWD/FWD section (https://www.brickboard.com/AWD/) for anecdotal evidence of these Volvo models.

The brickboard.com wholly segregates the RWD platform forum from the AWD/FWD platform forum.

Hope that helps you.

I'd prefer the all new model year 2015 Volvo 240, manufactured in Europa or the now closed Halifax, Nova Scotia assembly plant.

Or perhaps a BMW 3, 5, or 7 series? At least BMWs and Mercedes still offer real rear wheel drive, the models that do not have the AWD, that is.

Yet buying into a Teutonic (German) auto make and model comes with it's own, emm, rewards. Please research the BMW and Mercedes enthusiast boards.

Hope that helps.

Happy Sat-Your-Day eve.

cheers,

McDud.