Volvo 850 Estate
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Amazing value!

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nothing expensive yet, new rad cost £170 from main dealer, cheaper than rad specialists!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Best driven quickly, otherwise it lumbers a bit on corners.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    20v 5 cylinder engine great when wound up. Lovely sound.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It goes on and on and on…

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It carries my huge drum set around to gigs in style - what could be cooler?

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I do lots of miles and it's unbeatable, especially when driving home at 2pm after playing a gig.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seems OK, no problems yet.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Local Volvo garage very customer-friendly, but isn't cheap.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Needed new rad. Bought it and did it myself in an hour.

    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