Volvo 850 Estate
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Holds value well.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    I have the advantage of working for Volvo, so parts are not bad.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good comfortable car.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Won't set the world on fire....

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It's starting to show it's age now, changed quite a few bit's this year, but has done 183000 mls.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Hearse.....

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Could sit in it all day (and have). Auto route burner.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Don't lock your keys in it....

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    But I am biased........

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    5 cyl engine good for high miles. Breathers are a pain to get at.

    Other

    Tailgate wipers seize, rear sub frame bushes common on earlier cars, as are front lover arm's. Don't use aftermarket brake pads, they squeal badly.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes