Volvo 850 Estate
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent value for a large, high spec, executive-type car.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A touch thirsty, but no worse than many lighter, smaller-engined machines.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Wonderful mile-munching pleasure.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Deceptively quick, so watch your licence!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Indestructable engines and good paintwork.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Red ones attract the wrong sort of attention from young men in hatches.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Sublime with air con and half leather seats.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Mine's like Fort Knox.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Squeaking brakes.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No