Volvo 440
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    £295 for 10 months MOT and 4 m months tax. Bargain.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I had a 1.8 cavalier B4 - my 440 uses 3/4 as much as the cavvy!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I'm a stevedore by trade and I've driven worst cars that are brand new - mines nice and solid.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I've had a couple of 02 Passats at the lights. I was VERY surprised!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I'll say this now - this car has NEVER let me down and I've had quite a few bargain cars - best so far! Pre 94 models differ slightly.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    If you can go for the ones with boot lid spoilers & alloys - look much better otherwise your driving an uglier more reliable Renault 19.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    I'm tall (6'6) - could've been better, SRS fired on pass - bit tight for passengers. What do you expect for £295?

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Central locking works well - mine appears to have no alarm, so same as other reviews.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Volvo service on the 440 is ridiculous! Find a specialist in your area - they'll be cheaper and far more knowledgeable on the pre Ford Volvo's. Apart from that there are lots of Renault 19 engines in scrap EURO engines, so spares are everywhere!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Not quick off the lights, but long legs for a 1.8.

    Other

    I've had some dogs & so I took a chance on the 440 -despite what people have said and I'm pleased to say I'm hooked! Much better than I ever expected - test one and see what you think - you'll be pleasantly surprised. I'm after a 2.0 turbo next!

    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