Volvo 850 Estate
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    You pay a lot for the extra performance...

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    More expensive spares and servicing than my BMW.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very quick, but a bit jittery. Pity it's FWD.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    240bhp! Need I say more?

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Needed new A/C compressor under warranty.

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    3 out of 5 3.0

    It's definitely a Q car.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Nice interior, but a little old fashioned.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    A/C compressor. Needs new heated seat pad.

    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