VII '88: presentation of the successor "340" – "440"; And 89: version 460 (sedan), new petrol engine 1.6; '93: face lifting, 1.9 turbodiesel; 97: end of production (replacement with a larger S40 model).
► Technical data
Chassis: 440: Hb, 5-Door., dim. 4312/1678/1379 mm, great. baggage. 330/1025 l; 460: sd, length. 4405 mm, baggage. 400/950 l; also coupe 480.
Motors: 4-Cyl. Benz.: 1.7/79-109 KM, 1.7 turbo/120,1.8/90, 2.0/110; 4-cyl.t.diesel 1.9/90.
Chassis: front drive, 5-speed gearbox.man., 4-run. Car specs. or non-progressive CVT; independent front suspension, spring columns, stabilizer; rigid axle at the rear, Panhard rod, coil springs.
► Faults
• overheating of turbo engines
• worn driveshafts
• leaking trunk
• unstable steering rod tips
• oil spills
• damage to the front suspension frame
Parts prices in PLN
headlight 1002
front fender 1014
complete clutch 883
brake pads (front) 228
windshield of the front door 305
timing drive 1163
Volvo 440 1.7, 1992 r.
► Summary
Series 400 she had no luck. Volvo gets lost in the details - poor quality of finishing materials, noisy Engines from the Renault palette and difficult maneuverability (without power steering). On the plus side, you have to include the typical features of Volvo: permanence, spaciousness, comfort and safety.
High comfort, durability Loud motors Average finish