At the first service I had it was noted that the rear brakes had seized up. This led to expensive £700 repairs.
The battery went dead.
I am getting leaks in the sunroof, drivers door and boot (only during the 2nd year of ownership).
The fanbelt is slipping.
Cracked plate between distributer and engine led to poor starting during this winter. Now replaced.
Drivers interior light does not function when the door is open.
Paint peeled up on bonnet during a jetwash where the lacquer had been damaged with a stone chip.
Drivers heated seat element doesn't work.
Tendency to overheat in summer.
Low nose has picked up a lot of stone chips on motorway.
The above list may seem like a big moan, but generally I am very happy with the car.
I am currently looking to purchase a newer model, either a 460 or 440 GLT from about 1996 (any opinions on this model year would be appreciated).
I have found it to be a great motorway car, most of the miles are on them. Very comfortable, and safe and less likely to be stolen than other cars in my area!
I own a 1996 Volvo 440GS Turbo Automatic and I love it to pieces! The car replaces a 1992 440 GLT (with 156,000 miles on it!)and it definitely improves on the areas which let the previous model down. The 1996 car is more refined, better built and has transformed handling - for the better. An excellent ride and cornering ability make the car very comfortable. Very underated car - especially in Turbo form. The seatbelt warning light is very annoying though, as it is so loud!
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