Volvo 850 Estate
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I paid £1,200 for an N plate ex police

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Average 350 miles to a tank, quite thirsty depending how you drive. Some repair jobs can be expensive like the rear crankcase oil seal-£600+.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very powerful, comfy, and practical, a great car!

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Goes like a rocket, and sounds great too!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Done 170k and still going strong!

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not everyone's taste but I love 'em!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Like driving a big comfy sofa! loads of leg/head room

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Mine has break resistant glance, and standard Volvo alarm/immobiliser.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Just find a good Volvo independent specialist!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Just check oil regularly, look for leaks under car.

    Other

    Expect ex pc versions to have lots of holes over dash and parts of bodywork.

    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