Volvo 850 Estate
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A lot of car for your money.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Standard service at Volvo £190.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Good handling and excellent comfort.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Slow from standing. 156,000 miles and still does 0-60 in 9.1 secs.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent (fitted as standard!)

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Wanted one from 21 years, now 41 years and match image.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    All the whistles and bells too. Very nice.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Deadlocks, alarm. Do boy racers want to nick it? NO!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    New n/s/f wheel bearing at 155,000.

    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