1987 Volvo 340 GL review from UK and Ireland
"A strong, reliable, practical and inexpensive car to use every day"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Starter Motor was replaced two weeks after purchase.
A reoccuring problem with idle speed, resulted in carburetter rebuild.
When braking hard to a complete stop, the engine idle almost dies away, the car only just recovering in time to set off once more.
One of the headlamps is unpredictable.
The sunroof leaks, having had a new seal fitted only a couple of years before I bought the car.
Replaced servo hose, the old one almost melted as it't situated very close to the carburetter.
General comments?
I bought my 340 from it's original owner of fifteen years. It was obvious the car had been looked after, as it came with a very full history. As well as the cars original bill of sale, and first few miles service history, the owner had kept every bill and M.O.T. sheet. I was able to see the cars complete progress on paper, right up to the day I bought it.
Despite my mechanical teething problems with the car, it's now running impeccably.
Inside and out the car looks as new, and I because of It's careful first owner I am duty bound to keep it looking that way.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.7 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 76000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 86654 miles |
| Previous car | Renault 5 |
| Date of Entry | 26th May, 2003 |