Near crash at 8:00. I underestimated the road conditions and had too high entry speed into the corner - it really highlights the importance of driving at appropriately low speeds on these kinds of icy, slippery roads. I believe the uncontrollable understeer was a result of braking too late and sharply on the bare ice that I didn't see at first, causing the wheels to lock up due to no ABS. Luckily the car was completely unscathed and it even narrowly avoided the snow pile by only an inch or two as you can see in the video - a miracle, really. Had I gone 10-20 km/h faster than I did I would have most likely ended up crashing into the tree and seriously damaged the car. I have learned my lesson and will drive much more carefully with the Volvo from now on. Stay safe out there on the roads during these winter months!
On cars without abs, you need to brake intermittently, quickly press and release the brake pedal, the so-called fractional braking. Thus, an imitation of abs is obtained and control is maintained. Also, good winter studded tires allow you to improve traction.
Honestly, if you're looking for more views, mention the near crash and change the thumbnail. It's always interesting to see near crashes. Glad you weren't hurt or anything.
I agree, I edit a video about 245 I filmed and watched some videos and just encountered that one.. if not the comments - I wouldn't even knew there was a near accident incident.@@SeaJayBelfast
Thanks for the vid! The 240 estate is peak 'Swedish brick.' An overbuilt, overweight, loveable member of the family. I wasn't worried about the car or you when you almost crashed. I was worried about the tree!
I owned many 140 / 240 series cars, what I can say is they are wonderful cars on winter slippery roads, much much better than the FWD and newer volvos. these cars were really designed to driven in cold climate, the heating system was very efficient, the car was truly well balanced and it was fun to drive ( a well kept secret under the brick.
I've been driving RWD Volvos - 140, 260, 240 & 740 - for over 40 years and have only gone off the road one time. And that was caused by a combination of black ice, excessive speed and hard compound 'All-Season' tires (installed by the previous owner). If any one of those things hadn't existed than I would not have left the road. Thankfully, no damage was done, but I did require a tow truck to remove the car from the swamp where it had landed after launching off the highway at about 55mph! Volvo's predictable handling and tendency to understeer can only do so much to prevent such things from happening. The rest is up to the driver. :)
@@thatmanina240brick4 They dont suck in the snow, They are great if you use Studed winter tyres, Check out "Winter drifting 2016 - The swedish way." on youtube. Its just you !
Ofcourse its gonna understeer when you have worthless "All-Season" tires. All season tyres=Shity in all season tyres. Here in Northern europe (Sweden) we use studed ice tyres with way more grip. These tyres are actually made for snowy and icy conditions. Check out this video "Winter drifting 2016 - The swedish way." on TH-cam. Shows how predictble these cars become with good tyres. If you live in American i would recomend you smuggle in some studed ice tyres, you have to smuggle them in because some pos politician banned them. They could save alot of Lives and money with these tyres.
About -14 °C which isn't that cold for Swedish standards, but relatively low in Stockholm where I live. In the northern regions it regularly gets much colder during the winter months.
Those were some very very lucky trees
ha ha ha 240 's are swedish tanks! ha ha we have a black 240. mtw in L.A.
Near crash at 8:00.
I underestimated the road conditions and had too high entry speed into the corner - it really highlights the importance of driving at appropriately low speeds on these kinds of icy, slippery roads.
I believe the uncontrollable understeer was a result of braking too late and sharply on the bare ice that I didn't see at first, causing the wheels to lock up due to no ABS. Luckily the car was completely unscathed and it even narrowly avoided the snow pile by only an inch or two as you can see in the video - a miracle, really. Had I gone 10-20 km/h faster than I did I would have most likely ended up crashing into the tree and seriously damaged the car.
I have learned my lesson and will drive much more carefully with the Volvo from now on. Stay safe out there on the roads during these winter months!
On cars without abs, you need to brake intermittently, quickly press and release the brake pedal, the so-called fractional braking. Thus, an imitation of abs is obtained and control is maintained. Also, good winter studded tires allow you to improve traction.
@@aehntu Very sound advice, thank you for sharing this. The car has studded winter tires - it most likely would have ended up much worse without them.
@Владимир Владимирович В автошколе так учат тормозить на авто без абс.
Honestly, if you're looking for more views, mention the near crash and change the thumbnail.
It's always interesting to see near crashes. Glad you weren't hurt or anything.
I agree, I edit a video about 245 I filmed and watched some videos and just encountered that one.. if not the comments - I wouldn't even knew there was a near accident incident.@@SeaJayBelfast
Something so satisfying about this car. I need to try a 240.
I completely agree, you really should if given the chance! Great car with lots of character.
Oh yes, the very powerful and scary b230A
Thanks for the vid! The 240 estate is peak 'Swedish brick.' An overbuilt, overweight, loveable member of the family.
I wasn't worried about the car or you when you almost crashed. I was worried about the tree!
I owned many 140 / 240 series cars, what I can say is they are wonderful cars on winter slippery roads, much much better than the FWD and newer volvos.
these cars were really designed to driven in cold climate, the heating system was very efficient, the car was truly well balanced and it was fun to drive ( a well kept secret under the brick.
I've been driving RWD Volvos - 140, 260, 240 & 740 - for over 40 years and have only gone off the road one time. And that was caused by a combination of black ice, excessive speed and hard compound 'All-Season' tires (installed by the previous owner). If any one of those things hadn't existed than I would not have left the road. Thankfully, no damage was done, but I did require a tow truck to remove the car from the swamp where it had landed after launching off the highway at about 55mph! Volvo's predictable handling and tendency to understeer can only do so much to prevent such things from happening. The rest is up to the driver. :)
I have a 93 240 and a 90 240 wagon they suck in the snow
@@thatmanina240brick4 They dont suck in the snow, They are great if you use Studed winter tyres, Check out "Winter drifting 2016 - The swedish way." on youtube. Its just you !
Ofcourse its gonna understeer when you have worthless "All-Season" tires. All season tyres=Shity in all season tyres. Here in Northern europe (Sweden) we use studed ice tyres with way more grip. These tyres are actually made for snowy and icy conditions. Check out this video "Winter drifting 2016 - The swedish way." on TH-cam. Shows how predictble these cars become with good tyres. If you live in American i would recomend you smuggle in some studed ice tyres, you have to smuggle them in because some pos politician banned them. They could save alot of Lives and money with these tyres.
Hey, quick question, I know it's stupid but:
Is the nickname "Swedish Brick" true for this awesome car?
@@LiamSupportsEverything It sure is! Some would say that this model is the ultimate Swedish brick!
I am happy that you are ok, and nothing happened,☝🏻☝️👆👍👏👌
Thank you, I consider myself very lucky and have learned from my mistakes.
What kind of tires are it?! That was suuuper lucky, that rock would have done far more damage then the tree.
Studded winter tires in good condition, but even those were not enough since the road was so slippery.
@@Auto_Lore At which point the police say "too fast for conditions".
Where was this recorded
What’s the lowest temperature you have start the car in Sweden 🥶
About -14 °C which isn't that cold for Swedish standards, but relatively low in Stockholm where I live. In the northern regions it regularly gets much colder during the winter months.
@@Auto_Lore I’m not gonna walk out of my house if I see that low temperature 🥶😂
@@samyadav006 usually some weeks here in Northern Sweden we get -30C or even a few degrees colder
I had an identical situation recently. Glaze is a b….ch🥶
Indeed, icy road conditions should definitely be respected. I hope that you and the car came away from the incident unscathed.
No drifting ?
what did you do during understeer?
Pray to god and brake
Rock it barb rock it. :)
Is this engine diesel or petrol power?
Its petrol
@@veikkoollila3378 wonderful car in every way.
@@Italia_trasporto_vario I agree
The 240, 740 and the 940 always had 116 HP, unless the diselmodel of the 240, it had 82 HP
Its depends on the model. I had a B23 E w 136hp in my 244 1984. 245 1988 230f 116hp. My 744 Turbo 1987 had around 155-160hp. 945 turbo 1991 165 hp.
False
116 PS, 114hp
8:24 😂
Use engine braking next time 😂😂 You can't rely on non ABS brakes in the middle of winter
ahhhh men vafannn sladdaa dååå