1990 Volvo 340 GL review from UK and Ireland
"A safe and reliable bet"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The mid section of exhaust fell off
I burnt the clutch out (my fault)
The water pump need replacing
The starter motor failed, but it had been left standing for several weeks in the middle of winter.
General comments?
The car is amazingly comfortable and very competent at low speeds.
The performance is respectable for the age and weight of the car.
It has been generally reliable and always starts first time.
The fuel economy can be poor, I've had it as low as 18mpg, although I average 28mpg.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 86500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 95000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 25th August, 2002 |