Volvo 480
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not bad at all.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    You've got to learn not to go to Vlolvo for spares!

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Handled very well in all weathers. Best car I have ever driven.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good on fuel and very, very reliable. It's a Renault engine.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No problem ever with it starting. Electical gremlin. The car was built way ahead of its time.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    The wife loved it. Not your usual Volvo.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    The seats in the back are like the seats in the front. No bench-style seat.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Comes with own Volvo alarm.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Renault engine. Turbo never faulted.

    Other

    Don't have this car if you have kids or a dog. There's no room for anything. The boot's tiny.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes