1993 Volvo 460 review from UK and Ireland
"If you can handle the old fart image, buy one"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Ignition fault in wiring harness immobilised the car at 50,000 miles.
Suspension failed for MOT a 55,000 miles.
Dog ate the back seats at 54,000 miles.
There's getting to be some rust on the wheel arches that I have to keep at bay - but it's getting on, and we salt roads - so what?
General comments?
Low mileage, bought from a retired bloke who used it to collect his pension. These cars are not driven by loonies. Generally.
The car handles like it's on tank tracks. It's a tank. Tanks along all day feeling as solid as a rock.
Brill seats, even with my bad back.
Designed by a 7 year old child with an etch a sketch. Not a curve to be seen, but if you're inside the car it really doesn't matter. Zero street cred - if this bothers you buy something else.
Starts, goes, stops. In a word "reliable" - Parkers guide says it's Volvos nightmare. I've had lots of nightmare cars - this wasn't one.
Cruises at anything you want - though I've not gone past 90 as I like my licence.
Makes a lovely booming roaring noise from the exhaust when it's cruising. The BMW I also drive is much more subdued.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 49000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 60000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 3rd March, 2009 |