1995 Volvo 440 Si review from UK and Ireland
"It does a job, nothing much more"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing mechanical has failed on the car, but it runs with a slight misfire (probably HT leads, ignition coil, plugs...)
The only problems have been a temperamental immobiliser, and key-code radio.
General comments?
Very disappointed with this car.
I had previously owned an older 440 with the 1.7 litre engine. This newer car with the larger engine is far slower, and not as smooth.
Having said that it is reliable and fairly comfortable, though loud.
Also looks OK in the dark metallic blue and alloys.
An older 1.7 version would probably be a better buy, it's quicker, doesn't have the horrifically light power steering, and tolerated being bounced of the rev-limiter for a year when it already had 120,000 miles on the clock, without ever failing.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 78000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 85000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 440 |
| Date of Entry | 31st May, 2002 |