1989 Volvo 480 ES review from Sweden
"A car truly built for the driver"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rainwater - leakage into the car. Bad gaskets in the rear light units was the cause. Solved by a string of silicon.
No other problems.
General comments?
An amusing car to drive. Economic too. High mileage on long distance driving approx 40 mpg.
The same spare parts as the 440/460 series.
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| Solid classic |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.7 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 150000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 3rd January, 2001 |