Volvo 460
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cheap to buy and good specs out there, many models fitted with CD/Air Con/Heated Seats/PAS/ABS etc.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Servicing is expensive and the car has known weaknesses in clutch and handbrake.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Smooth and comfortable but best driven gently.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Adequate acceleration and excessive body roll precludes fast driving.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Appears to be extremely reliable if serviced reguarly.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    The seats are excellent, as good as the V70. The ride is comfortable and the cabin well equipped on this model.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No one has ever attempted to steal this car.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Exhaust manifold found leaking.

    Other

    Rear brake caliper needed replacing.

    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