1990 Volvo 440 GLT from UK and Ireland - Comments

6th Apr 2001, 10:16

"New meaning to I Roll! Most pleasurable 1000 miles of my life!"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Slight rust around the rim of the sunroof - paid 1K for the car, so not worth fixing properly (used filler instead).

Doors squeak (sorted with regular lubrication).

General comments?

A whole lot of car for a first car.

The mockery from college "buddies" soon halted on inspection of the motor. This is NOT A GRANDADS CAR!


23rd Aug 2001, 15:23

I have already posted a review, but since then a couple of niggles have surfaced...

...Rear windscreen wipers don't wipe!

...Hole in the exhaust (straight line across the back-box - easy to weld)

...Alternator sits directly beneath the water reservoir. One day, for some reason, a little pipe dis-attached itself from the reservoir, emptying my water across the alternator. Alternator blew, taking a few lights on the dash with it. Refurbished alternator = £50. Dash (surrounding and above steering column) had to be removed to reach the bulbs. They have never fitted again properly - constant creaking and vibrating!

...But I still love the beast to bits. It is my unicorn that didn't get away! The guy from Slovenia knows what he is talking about - the birds go for it! My advice for the noises... turn the stereo on LOUD!

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