Volvo 850 Estate 2.3 T5 GLT Turbo 5d (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
I paid £1,200 for an N plate ex police
Costs
Average 350 miles to a tank, quite thirsty depending how you drive. Some repair jobs can be expensive like the rear crankcase oil seal-£600+.
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On the road
Driving
Very powerful, comfy, and practical, a great car!
Performance
Goes like a rocket, and sounds great too!
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Living with it
Reliability
Done 170k and still going strong!
Image
Not everyone's taste but I love 'em!
Comfort
Like driving a big comfy sofa! loads of leg/head room
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Security and Service
Security
Mine has break resistant glance, and standard Volvo alarm/immobiliser.
Service
Just find a good Volvo independent specialist!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Just check oil regularly, look for leaks under car.
Other
Expect ex pc versions to have lots of holes over dash and parts of bodywork.
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