Volvo 850 Estate
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    A class car at reasonable price.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Volvo service is disappointing.

  • On the road

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very quick on the open road for such a big car.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Only let down once with a throttle idle valve.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Rates well alongside the mundane estates.

    Comfort

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Quiet, smooth, good seats for long rides.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Throttle idle valve malfunctioned.

    Other

    Eats tyres.

    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