Volvo 850 Estate
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Estates seems to hold their value better.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Handles no problems, sticks to the road well.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    The 2.0 - 10v auto is averaging around 30.5mpg, so its is not too bad.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No problems as long as it is serviced regular.

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    4 out of 5 4.0

    Better than ever before, I still prefer the 850 Estate rather than the newer V70.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent on long runs plenty of room for everyone and a massive boot space.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Could be better, alarm and deadlock as standard on 1995 models.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Reasonable service, just very expensive.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Excellent - no problems.

    Other

    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