1992 Volvo 460 Li review from UK and Ireland
"More of a friend than a method of transport"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
"Electrics"- cost £50 to replace when car broke down in service station.
A light failure warning signal occurs every time I start the engine, but switches itself off once I've used the foot brake.
General comments?
This car is great. It's a bit of a tank to manouver as I don't have automatic steering for parking, but this is a small price to pay for all the good attributes- it's big and spacey with a large boot and efficiency of space within the cabin. I bought it because of Volvo's safety track record, but this aspect of my car hasn't yet been put to the test!!
It gives a smooth ride- I drove it between Dundee and Cardiff on a regular basis for several months two years ago and there were no aching shoulders or legs at the end of each journey.
The car offers good visibility with a narrow blind spot between the rear view and wing mirrors.
I've changed the speakers since buying this car as the existing speakers didn't have great base and these were easy to fit (even for a girl!)
Overall, I have no intention of parting with this car until it dies on me- it's a solid, reliable car which gives a smooth ride, doesn't drink too much petrol and comes with a great safety track record- what more would a sane person wish from a car?
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Most recent distance | 104000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 19th May, 2003 |