Volvo 440 1.6 Si 5d (1995/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Your'e getting safety first in a Volvo, thats why I bought one.
Costs
Expensive for what you're getting.
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On the road
Driving
Nice easy drive, but suspension too hard. Handles quite well.
Performance
Average, I would not call this an SI model at all.
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Living with it
Reliability
Electrics are not reliable, I've had to replace instrument panel twice, as the clock failed on both occasions. An expensive do if you go to Volvo. Brake replacement very expensive, like most things in a Volvo.
Image
Sturdy and safe, that's about it.
Comfort
Peddles too high off the ground, so driving positon not fantastic for shorter people.
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Security and Service
Security
ok.
Service
Without a doubt Volvo give their customers 5 star treatment.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Over- revving, when engaging clutch.
Other
Instrument panel failure (twice). You need to take out a mortgage if you need to buy original parts.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No