Volvo 440
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    An absolute tank for the money!

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    450 miles per tank for a combination of city/highway - gosh!

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not the most nimble, but fits through spaces you wouldn't expect it could.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Accelerates better than expected and is capable of going very fast!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Never failed to start, even after a severe mishap to the front end!

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Old man's car, your dad's car, I've heard it all - I prefer the fact that it looks like a unmarked police car.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Driver's seat a bit hard to get perfect for tall driver and the rear seats need more room.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Alarm and immobiliser fitted, but no scumbag would ever admit to nicking one of these!

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Don't dare deal with the manufacturer - I can't afford the neccessary mortgage to buy even Volvo mats.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Loose exhaust shield rattled, making car sound naff when it was in fact fine!

    Other

    Both rear shocks packed in - £90 to replace em!

    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