1992 Volvo 440 Si review from UK and Ireland
"Cheap, reliable, big, but deceptively quick"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Exhaust mid-pipe rusted through at 70000miles.
Brake pads and disks due to fair wear and tear - nothing unusual.
A wheel imbalance caused vibration of the car at above 80 miles per hour until I realised what the problem was. Replacing the rear driver's side wheel with the spare solved it instantly.
The front driver's side brake disk sometimes catches with the pads when manoeuvering, or when the pads have gotten hot - ongoing problem soon to be fixed, I hope.
Electrical cables to the horn have failed at an unknown point. Too difficult to repair myself. The cables appear to wear quite badly everywhere.
General comments?
Very, very fast car for its size. Have been up to 125mph as a top speed, and normally cruise at 100mph.
The difference between driving at 75mph and 100mph in terms of fuel cost is phenomenal. Keep it under 80 and it'll run forever on one tank, but driving at 100 mph requires 4000 revs, and drinks fuel.
Very easy to perform most servicing and repairs yourself, as there's a lot of spare room under the bonnet.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 68000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 97000 miles |
| Previous car | Renault 5 |
| Date of Entry | 1st September, 2003 |