Volvo 850 Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    For the money as good as your likely to get.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not a supermini fuel wise, but what you spend on fuel you save on parts!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A good distance car that doesn't feel too big in town either.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Brisk for such a big car, needs to be revved sometimes though because of the 4v head.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    In 2 yrs nothing major, just minor age related issues.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    As good as a BMW but not as "estate agent" A thinking persons exec car.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    As comfortable as any other car I've seen, front AND back.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Tend to be avoided by lowlifes, other than that nothing special.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Generally use German/Swedish for parts but Volvo has come up with the goods when needed.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Little oil thirsty.

    Other

    Minor (age related) electrical issues.

    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