The radiator was corroded, thus the engine over-heated and I lost a head in the whole deal (it warped). That was six days after I bought it on October 26th 2000, with just a little over 154,000 miles on it. Replaced the radiator and put in re-built head.
Windshield washer motor replaced at 159,500.
Sun-roof leaks when it goes through the car wash.
Key stuck in the "start" ignition, thus electrical stuff wasn't working... watch that so you don't lose a starter or alternator.
I like the safety aspect of the Volvo now that I have a child.
This is my first Volvo, though older, I feel like I am in a new car. It is a solid car.
Very comfortable, driver side bum heater doesn't work, but the passenger side is a delicious ride for those frigid Minnesota winters!
Seats are comfortable, durable and roomy. There is able room for all passengers.
Bad in the ice and snow, but weight in the back has been helpful.
Haven't had this car but 5 months, I think I just had bad luck.
I hope that this car brings many years of reliable service, that is one reason I bought a Volvo.
The other reason, safety for my family... boy do I feel safe in this car!
Don't believe all the hype, this car will fare very badly against a more modern design. Volvo over used safety marketing in the 80's and 90's with little evidence to support their claims. Then along came Euro Ncap 40 mph offset crash testing and Volvo suddenly looked very average. The 850 was a big disappointment suffering excessive cockpit intrusion. A 960 Volvo was recently crashed head on into a Renault Modus at 80 mph. The Volvo was turned inside out, the Modus driver would have walked away.
Excuse me! Are you comparing a car designed and built in the 80's to a car designed and built in the last few years? The car crashed into the Renault was a 940 anyway! Please go and find a car from the same era to crash against and see what happens...! EuroNcap have never crash tested the 850 - so where did you get those results? The Volvo is as safe a car as you can get for the time they were built!
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