Volvo 480 1.7 ES 3d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Pretty cheap.
Costs
Even after you realise most engine parts are Renault, horrendous.
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On the road
Driving
Very, very good handling, especially with uprated suspension.
Performance
Standard - nothing wonderful, but fortunately the Renault engine is easy to tune.
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Living with it
Reliability
Problems with cooling system/electrics/clutch.
Image
Too pointed. I cut and shut a chunky Golf bumper to the front of mine - got much more favourable comments then.
Comfort
Very comfortable seats all round. Interior build quality not wonderful on trim (etc).
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Security and Service
Security
Lock is fitted in a lovely place in the window, which makes it almost impossible to break into without smashing it. Alarm as standard.
Service
Go to a Renault dealer instead.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Cooling system/heater matrix escpecially cause problems. Apart from that, engine is fine.
Other
Electric little toys keep breaking.
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