Volvo 240 Introduced: 1974 Design: Jan Wilsgaard The overriding theme for the Volvo 200 series was safety, not looks. The front end is stretched yet barely sloped, giving the body a chunky look. The headlights and front rubber bumper are oversized and overbearing. Even the headrests could have used a redesign. Very reason I like it, boxy & chunky, and oversized bumpers, actually post '85 model have slim bumpers like this one in the photo and the cover is plastic. Love the headrest and love it more when it's a wagon.