Volvo 440 1.8 Si 5d (SR) (1995/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
PAS, electrics including sunroof. No frills. Good safety features.
Costs
Insurance stupidly low. Renault engine, so parts are cheap.
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On the road
Driving
Typical family car. Bit mushy when cornering - very little feedback through steering. Great on a motorway or round town. Does seem susceptible to being blown about in side winds.
Performance
It moves quick enough, but it's no performance car.
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Living with it
Reliability
Electricals are poor. Lots of niggles, but once fixed it seems fine.
Image
It's a Volvo - it doesn't come with image. Revised front end is nicer than old plasticy one, though.
Comfort
Very comfortable seats, but not quite enough driver legroom if you're tall like me. Good on long journeys.
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Security and Service
Security
Rubbish - but then who'd want to nick it?
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Engine prone to 'hunting' - i.e. revving without any input from you. Easily fixed for about £100.
Other
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