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You'll fall in love

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1990 Volvo 480 ES review from UK and Ireland

"A fun gamble if you are lucky"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Lights stop working for no reason. Horn starts for no reason, requiring a quick fuse pull before permanent ear damage. If you leave the car for more than 1 day, you will need a jump start. Alternator failed. Indicators stopped working. Pop up headlights move up and down for no reason... etc etc.

General comments?

Nice to drive,comfortable but totally unreliable.

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Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Year of manufacture1990
First year of ownership2002
Most recent year of ownership2002
Engine and transmission 1.7 Manual
Performance marks 6 / 10
Reliability marks 1 / 10
Comfort marks 7 / 10
Dealer Service marks 4 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 5 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks) 4.6 / 10
Distance when acquired71000 miles
Most recent distance82000 miles
Previous carBMW 3 Series
Date of Entry 19th August, 2002

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