1991 Volvo 440 Turbo review from UK and Ireland
"A refined and comfortable, quick, little car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Dashboard bulbs blow regularly.
Seems to be a looseness at the front somewhere, haven't had chance to investigate yet, but it might be the ball joints.
Driver's seat heating element doesn't work.
Doesn't seem to richen the mixture enough when cold and then the idle speed is too high when warm. Have tried replacing the coolant temperature sensor, but to no avail.
General comments?
The car is surprisingly quick, especially from 3800 to 5000rpm, though wheelspin is sometimes a problem. Great for overtaking though.
Fuel economy is about 27mpg generally and 31-35 on the motorway. Turbo boost is addictive which is the main problem.
Lots of grip, but not much feel to the steering.
I'd definitely recommend the car though.
Car seems well built, but the trim doesn't seem that strong and rattles a bit.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.7 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 90000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 92000 miles |
| Previous car | Citroen 2CV |
| Date of Entry | 10th February, 2001 |