Volvo 440
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Your'e getting safety first in a Volvo, thats why I bought one.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Expensive for what you're getting.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice easy drive, but suspension too hard. Handles quite well.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Average, I would not call this an SI model at all.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    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

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Sturdy and safe, that's about it.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Peddles too high off the ground, so driving positon not fantastic for shorter people.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    ok.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Without a doubt Volvo give their customers 5 star treatment.

  • 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