Volvo 850 Estate 2.3 T5 SE Turbo 5d Auto (1995/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Worth every penny.
Costs
2 years owned: 1 battery £30, front brakes £75 (non Volvo) and expansion filler cap £11.
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On the road
Driving
Drives like a dream.
Performance
We call it Storm'n Norman. It's a beast of an engine; no wonder the Police use them.
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Living with it
Reliability
Battery failed, but then they all do. Expansion cap leaked.
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Old person's car suits us (40+ year olds).
Comfort
Firm ride due to the power it has (it needs it).
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Security and Service
Security
No problems, but the alarm only sounds the car horn (could do with a siren).
Service
Always serviced by Volvo dealer. but some repairs by normal garage (lot cheaper).
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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