Volvo 850 Estate
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Expensive yes, but over long term has been great value.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Only slight downside is cost of Volvo servicing.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Wonderful to drive...

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Masses of power - great kick down - no problems

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Totally reliable. Owned my car for over 9 years and NEVER let me down.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Dated now (2003) but always looks good.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Even long journeys are a pleasure.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No problems, but then I live in a low crime area.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes