Volvo 480 2.0 ES 3d (1994/M) Owner Review
-
Economy
Value
Cheap to buy.
Costs
Servicing so far ok. It had new exhaust when I bought it and that would have been expensive. Insurance low. Is economical (34mpg around town).
-
On the road
Driving
Good feel and well balanced. Slides well if you push it too hard. No over or understeer to speak of.
Performance
Fast for 110bhp, but it is quite a light chassis.
-
Living with it
Reliability
100% so far.
Image
I like it. Think of it as a hot hatch, not a sportscar.
Comfort
Bit of a hard ride. I am 6' 4" and driving position is perfect. Loads of head room and you can still seat 3 passengers in it.
-
Security and Service
Security
Fitted a Thatcham approved device to reduce insurance even more.
Service
Not serviced by Volvo.
-
Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
N/S track rod end £27. Seat belt stalk < £5.
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