Volvo 850 Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Parts are very expensive.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Very expensive to maintain and insure. bulbs keep conking out frequently.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Reasonable drive pick up is poor - noticeable at roundabouts. however on motorways while cruising it does drive very well without much vibration.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Frequent electrical problems.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Frequent niggly problems, can let you down at the most inopportune moment.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    OK.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very comfortable to sit and drive.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    They don't seem to know their job. I had to go back for the same problem several times after being assured that everything was fixed.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Often stalls when in gear.

    Other

    Battery and electrical problems.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No