Volvo 940 Estate 2.0 SE Turbo 5d (1993/K) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Expensive to run and insure. Cheap 7 seater.
Costs
Cost us a fortune, walked out alive, worth every penny.
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On the road
Driving
Too much performance for wet roads.
Performance
An absolute hoot on a dry day with a straight road.
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Living with it
Reliability
Bulletproof, except the turbo (£650) and cylinder head gasket. (£40).
Image
The turbo badge is too small for BMW drivers to see. Yee haa.
Comfort
Excellent.
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Security and Service
Security
Safety - walked away from 40mph head on into crash barrier.
Service
Dealer too snooty to deal with ordinary people.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
C/H gasket failed at 98k, causing turbo to fail.
Other
Too damn powerful for its own good.
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