Volvo 850 Estate 2.5 (170bhp) 5d (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Keeps second-hand value well.
Costs
Not many problems, but not mant patent parts available. Volvo prices can be high.
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On the road
Driving
For a big heavy car, great fun to drive. Steady as a rock on the motorways at 70 and 400+ miles to a tank of petrol.
Performance
Goodbye all you GTi drivers.
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Living with it
Reliability
After 130,000 miles, no problems.
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Cool motor.
Comfort
Go for the 1/2 leather great seats.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm/immobiliser deadlocks all standard.
Service
No problems with my local Volvo dealer (Hapsteads Horsham).
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Trye wear can be heavy on the fronts if driven hard.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No