Volvo 440
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Engines hold high mileage well, if frequently serviced.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Manages about 28-30 mpg - not great but acceptable.

  • On the road

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Slightly sluggish acceleration, although more acceptable at high revs.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Once initial faults on my car were sorted, it has not had major problems since. Handbrake causing small problems though.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Volvo? Image? Who cares?

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Sparks & HT Leads required relatively frequent changing.

    Other

    Handbrake slipped once, service required soon after purchase due to neglect from previous owner.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes