Volvo 850 Estate
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Worth every penny.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    2 years owned: 1 battery £30, front brakes £75 (non Volvo) and expansion filler cap £11.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Drives like a dream.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    We call it Storm'n Norman. It's a beast of an engine; no wonder the Police use them.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Battery failed, but then they all do. Expansion cap leaked.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Old person's car suits us (40+ year olds).

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Firm ride due to the power it has (it needs it).

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No problems, but the alarm only sounds the car horn (could do with a siren).

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Always serviced by Volvo dealer. but some repairs by normal garage (lot cheaper).

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Expansion cap split and battery flat.

    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