Faults:

Brake distibution block replaced after brake failure (!) yet it still pulled up OK if I drove slowly so I could get it to workshop.

Once that was fixed the master cylinder blew - noted other owners comments on master cylinder however when looked after these cars have legendary brakes.

Engine Mounts and shock absorbers replaced - having read other reviewers comments on getting 'sideways on gravel' I suspect my car was given some rough treatment by previous owners, however they did look after the injection system so the engine is solid as a rock.

Clutch cable went at 198000 but same thing happenned on my VW Golf so I must have a heavy left foot!

Interiors falling apart like a cheap Ford, but they call the 360 the "Dutch" Volvo in Australia as it was assembled in Netherlands and one suspects to a lower spec.

The parts are dear as poison, but last longer than average.

General Comments:

I love this little big car - surprisingly heavy feeling on the road, but enough grunt to surprise friends when they hear the firm note of the engine.

These cars are unpopular in Australia too (I like the kooky body design) but they hold their value for the following reasons:

Excellent Swedish Volvo engine - mine still sounds great at 200,000.

Excellent Paint - maybe I got lucky, but the only rust I have is under the water reservoir over the front wheel arch... this is important in Sydney where cars rust before your very eyes and one finger sized hole has your car defected (the Golf rusted really badly in the front pillars)

Faults:

Absolutely nothing.

General Comments:

This car steadfastly refused to die.

When I bought it, it had been owned by the same family from new, and looked immacualate for its age.

When I sold it, it was painted matt black.

I have never had as much fun with a car as I had with this one. It spent roughly half its life being barrelled sideways around islands, doing donuts. and even at one stage driven at over 115mph across an airfield... grass included!

Faults:

None as yet. Touch wood!

General Comments:

My mother owned a 1987 Volvo 360 GLT and it went like a rocket ship.

The water pump was the only thing to go wrong with hers in 2 years of owning it and by getting non-genuine parts it was $600 to replace.

I love the Volvo, people tend to look at you funny when you say you own a Volvo, but hey, what the heck, it's a damn fine car with an excellent reputation.

Faults:

The steering rack failed, and the fuel injection relay needed replacing. I also needed a new battery and a new tyre. But thats about it really.

General Comments:

What a wonderful car. Mine had been soundly thrashed and abused before I got it - but it happily bounced back for more mistreatment from me. I doubt it'll pass its next MOT, but I still managed to sell it for £250.

And I think I'll replace it with another 360. Mine did 20,000 miles in ten months with me in perfect comfort and very quickly too. I even had it up to 120MPH once - and it didn't sound too strained or touch the grey line. I reckon that 130 is a possibility. Not bad for a car that Volvo claim can only do 110.

I can't enthuse enough about this model - go buy one.

Faults:

Corrosion on doors, rear number plate panel. Water pump failed. Radiator cracked. Faulty radio. Faulty rear light units. Corroded headlamps.

General Comments:

No street cred, but then not likely to get nicked. Safe, reliable and comfortable. Reasonable performance, well-balanced handling (though level of grip not very high by modern standards), and reasonable fuel consumption. Boot a bit small for size of car. Steering and clutch are heavy. Can get parts at good prices through Volvo Owners Club.