1996 Volvo 940 CD review from UK and Ireland
"Expensive to fuel, ultra reliable, ultimate estate cruiser"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear Window Mechanism went stiff, fixed with silicon spray.
General comments?
This is the High Pressure Turbo with Auto Gear Box, does the business, but does not deliver stunning acceleration especially from stationary. Handling is a little soft.
Leather seats are comfy for 3-4 hour journeys, but you slide sideways on bends.
Cruise control with Auto box is magic. Auto box is excellent gear shifts seem to be computer controlled for economy or acceleration depending on how heavy footed you are.
Tires are only 205, for such a heavy car 225 to 240 would be better.
Although mine is one of the latest it has very poor quality door trim, around the pop up locks the vinyl has been stretched to reveal hard board underneath.
Interior is a bit dated better to go for the V90 with updated dash.
Fuel consumption is heavy £50.00 to fill up which lasts around 300 miles.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 High Pressure turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 81000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 91000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 850 |
| Date of Entry | 2nd October, 2002 |