Volvo 480
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent value for money.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Slightly above average maintenance and petrol costs.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent road holding - low centre of gravity and big tyres help.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Can move some, but you need to put some work in.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Mine's been top notch, although it had been well serviced before I bought it.

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    5 out of 5 5.0

    Best bit about it for me - though not to all tastes!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Low, snuggly and comfortable.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    OK, I assume.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Watch Volvo garages like a hawk - they're out to shaft you!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    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