Volvo 850 Estate 2.5 (170bhp) 5d (1995/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Used value at less than 25% of new cost.
Costs
420 miles per tank, 33mpg, realistic NFD costs and fair to mend.
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On the road
Driving
Goes round the bends and stops securely.
Performance
No ball of fire, but will cruise at speed all day.
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Living with it
Reliability
Now 7 years old with occasional wear and tear failures.
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Middle-class family's second barge.
Comfort
Whack up the air con and stereo and watch the world go by.
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Security and Service
Security
The glass break sensor does not reach the tailgate.
Service
Genuine Volvo tailgate glass cheaper than AutoGlass copy.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None, but it has been serviced per schedule and all belts changed.
Other
1 alloy wheel has twisted (before I bought it) and will cost £180 to replace.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes