Volvo 850 Estate 2.3 T5 CD Turbo 5d Auto (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
A lot of car for the money.
Costs
Bits are expensive, especially air con etc. Expect around 20mpg if driven how intended. Front tyres also suffer!
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On the road
Driving
Nice drive, handles well. Very comfortable for long journeys.
Performance
Great performance for the size of car, easily embarrass the burberry boys!
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Living with it
Reliability
Air con evaporator replaced at £600! Fuel gauge also faulty not replaced sender yet, £60+vat. Other than that no worries.
Image
One of Volvo's better looking motors.
Comfort
Plenty of room and good seats make long trips a doddle.
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Security and Service
Security
Factory fit alarm/immobiliser does the job with the added bonus of remote locking and deadlocks.
Service
Volvo main dealer very helpful. No problems with independent specialist used for past year.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Oil leak from turbo return pipe.
Other
Air con evaporator, passenger door check strap.
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