Volvo 340
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    £300 from a bloke at work in June 1995.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not unpleasant , but hardly exciting. Feels solid.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Feels stressed above 70mph.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not good, lots of problems.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Not exactly a babe magnet. Grandad image.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good supportive front seats.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fortunately thieves go for more fashionable kit.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Best to use motor factors/breakers. Dealers are pricey.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Irratic carb. One of the items that sent car to crusher.

    Other

    Watch cooling systems, rear suspension, brakes.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No