Volvo 440
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    It has lost £1,500 value in 18 months.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Servicing can be expensive if using Volvo dealers.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Power steering. A good tow vehicle.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    35 mph plus if not heavy on the throttle. 400 miles to a tankful.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Never let us down in 18 months.

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    2 out of 5 2.0

    It is what it is: solid, reliable, a Volvo.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Driver's seat is starting to sag a bit now.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Central locking, but no alarm or immobiliser.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Have only used local engineers - Volvo dealer is too expensive.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No problems.

    Other

    Hatch won't stay up - we prop it with a bit of wood!

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes