Volvo 850 Estate 2.3 T5 Turbo 5d (95) (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Better value than rival vehicle manufacturers.
Costs
Sore on tyres, but only because soft compound Michelin pilots were used, but better with grip than economy.
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On the road
Driving
Absolute heaven.
Performance
Not very much under £40,000 can touch it.
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Living with it
Reliability
Problem with gearbox. £350 remedeed this.
Image
Boy racers think 'here comes grandad', 'til they see I am only 27.
Comfort
Comfier than Silentnight's finest.
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Security and Service
Security
RAC couldn't get in our Volvo without removing windscreen when I locked my keys in it - say no more.
Service
Serviced this vehicle myself. Murray Volvo advised on best oil to use.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
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