1989 Volvo 340 dl review from UK and Ireland
"A well built car made to last"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The alternator has needed to be replaced.
The clutch was worn when I bought it, but I still got 12 months out of it before I had to replace it.
General comments?
If you want a cheap to run car that keeps going and going then look no further.
When I bought this car it had only one one lady owner and came with a full Volvo service history, that I am also keeping up.
I am a person who will drive a car very hard, but this car I am glad to say keeps taking the punishment that is my every driving.
The parts can be a bit pricey, but it seems to be hard to wear out or break any part of this car.
I fitted a tow bar to this car and to my surprise it towed my small carvan a hole lot better than I expected.
On long distance driving I have found that the car keeps going at any speed and for such a small car the comfort is very high.
This car is 13 years old, but looks and drives like a much younger car I can't see me replacing it in the near future.
Well done to Volvo.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 92500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 105200 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin Mini |
| Date of Entry | 17th August, 2002 |