Faults:

Starter changed at 135 000.

Transmission blew at 150 000.

General Comments:

This is one of the most reliable cars I have ever had. The car was whipped every day since I bought it, and nothing ever broke. I drove this car with my caravan across southern Norway, with the pedal to the metal ALL the time. It didn't even overheat. The 2 litre engine is powerful, considering it's a car from 1996.

Maybe a bit soft on the suspension, like all Volvos from the 90s.

The original stereo is rubbish, and needs to be changed.

The transmission literally blew at 150 000, with sprockets and oil flying everywhere. I don't blame the car, since I used 4 sets of tyres the 11 months I had the car. But still worth every penny.

Faults:

The only thing I can think that's ever gone wrong with my car is the thermostat got stuck on a few times.

Other than brakes and bulbs, nothing major has gone wrong yet.

General Comments:

I would recommend this car to any driver, young or old.

They're not much of a looker, but a nice set of wheels and lowering it make it look much nicer.

It's fairly fast once it gets out of 1st and 2nd, and handles surprisingly well.

I'm 20, with 2 years no claims and 3 points, and the insurance (fire and theft) is less than £500.

All round it's a good motor.

Faults:

Rear lamps went broken every half year.

Quite typical, noticed in many examples in traffic.

Bad handling, because of too small tires.

General Comments:

Ugly outlooks, but OK for everyday driving. high fuel consumption compared to car size.

Faults:

Nothing so far.

General Comments:

I like this car a lot. Good drive and the performance is fine for me.

I have put in a "Pipecross" air filter and also new aluminum wheels. Tires: Goodyear Eagle F1 195 55 Z15. The best tires ever.

General Comments:

Lack of power mounted also a JAMEX sports-airfilter. Tyre-size 185/55 15 is too small, a 195/50 15 or a 205/50 15 gives more of a match to driving performance.