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Volvo 164
7 generations · 7 engine options · data across all years of the 164 platform.
3,857
Labor times
1,050
Torque specs
0
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0
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49
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0
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5-Year Cost of Ownership · 1974 3.0L I6
$7,510
~$1,502/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
1974
1 engine option
3.0L I6
RWD
1973
1 engine option
3.0L I6
RWD
1972
1 engine option
3.0L I6
RWD
1971
1 engine option
3.0L I6
RWD
1970
1 engine option
3.0L I6
RWD
1969
1 engine option
3.0L I6
RWD
1968
1 engine option
3.0L I6
RWD
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