1988 Volvo 480 ES 1.7L

Summary:

Practical, fun, sort of sporty, slightly un-Volvo-like car

Faults:

Nothing really went wrong with it except it had a parcel shelf cover instead of an actual shelf and the joiners seemed to break.

General Comments:

I wouldn't say this is a hot hatch as it is too heavy. It has a bit of power, but a MK1 Golf will still leave you standing.

It is a very comfortable car though and I found it very practical.

I'd go for the 2.2L Turbo though! Or something even better.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 16th August, 2004

1988 Volvo 480 ES 1.7

Faults:

Electric window mechanism.

Alternator x2.

ECU.

General Comments:

Great handling and good 0-60 performance. Still looks modern and turns heads despite age.

Get some alloys for it though!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 24th January, 1999

10th Nov 2004, 03:49

Our 1988 480ES 1.7 already came with Volvo alloy wheels.