Volvo 440
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good value for money, got bargain from dealer.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Parts can be pricey but not extortionately so.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good seating position, and loads of goodies to make driving more comfortable.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Corners excellently, and out accelerates most 'hot' hatches.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No worries at all except clutch plate broke but probably due to previous owner towing things.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Unfortunately not as eye catching as the newer Volvos, but smooth none-the-less.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very good seats (heated) and suspension not too soft.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No deadlocks but alarm and immobiliser factory fitted.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Any visit to the dealer has been largely well dealt with.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Central locking failed to operate from drivers door, dealer fixed easily and with very little cost.

    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