Engine was rebuilt at 675,000 and 1,500,000 miles, has been in 10 accidents etc. Car was practically rebuilt. Direct drive transmission must have been replaced many times. If I remember correctly, a 180D Mercedes went 900K without a rebuild, and if the owner had the engine rebuilt another time, it would have went just as long. I dont see many Volvo 240DL taxis in Europe as opposed to Benz 240D's and 300D's and Td's taxis in Europe, so that may tell you something....