1995 Volvo 440 Si review from UK and Ireland
"Unreliable, but good when it works"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Dampness in electrics causes car to jerk severely and sometimes cut out. The engine then does not start again. Whilst jerking the car will struggle to make it to 30 mph.
Catalytic converter needed replacing at around 80,000 miles.
Rear washers spray stopped working (and it is not blocked) early 2005.
Dashboard lights failed within a few months of purchase.
Recurring front day running light failure, replaced frequently.
Alternator failed at 95,000 miles.
Thermostat issue means the car doesn't seem to be able to always maintain the right temperature, either too hot or too cold. The engine then loses power when it overheats.
Various plastic parts of the interior break easily.
The car is developing several rust patches.
General comments?
When the car actually works, it is brilliant. The 1.6 litre engine can pull the car with full load and even tow another car (I've towed another Volvo with it) with relative ease.
The seats are very comfortable.
The let down is reliability, especially the jerking caused by the dampness overnight. This gives you no peace of mind when driving the car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 63000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 101200 miles |
| Date of Entry | 2nd November, 2005 |