1989 Volvo 440 DL review from Netherlands
"Perfect for a first car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing has gone wrong with the car yet.
It had a leaking radiator when I bought it (for a very cheap price), but that was easily fixed, and quite cheap as well.
Some small things that show the age of the car, but aren't really worth fixing and don't bother me.
General comments?
Comfy seats and interior space, certainly for it's price. Runs fairly cheap. Reliable. A very nice drive for long distances. Looks good too.
It handles a bit sluggish. It could really use power steering.
It suffers from under-steering pretty quickly in the rain.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.7 Euro 95, unleaded Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 162000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 168000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 14th August, 2001 |