1995 Volvo 440 S review from UK and Ireland
"Unfairly maligned and much misunderstood super-car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing yet - I have only just purchased it!
The horn doesn't work, which is seemingly a common issue, as my parents have a 1994 480 ES with the same problem. Apparently it's to do with the contacts warping under the steering wheel cover.
General comments?
Having previously owned a 340 GLE, it is great to be the proud owner of a Volvo again! For the past 18 months I have been driving a Renault Megane as a company car and I have to say that for a brand new car it has been hopelessly unreliable and I have been quite glad to give it back.
To slide back in to those huge comfy Volvo seats and not have my head touching the roof-lining. All the controls being in exactly the right place. The heated seats, electric everything.. just a few of the many pleasures..
Who cares if the image is non-existent and the styling is somewhat dubious.
Until you have driven a Volvo you just don't understand!!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0i Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 138000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 139000 miles |
| Previous car | Renault Megane |
| Date of Entry | 20th January, 2006 |