1996 Volvo 850 GLT review from UK and Ireland
"Lovely, I'd have another one"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Radiator punctured. Not a problem really.
New alternator..Ouch.
New wing mirror... sounds easy enough, you could by a new computer for less!
Paint 'bloomed' on the bonnet.
General comments?
A lovely, lovely car. Very comfortable, but back seat passengers complained of motion sickness.
The 850 is definitely a mile muncher, a continent crusher and not a 'hop to the shop' vehicle. It eats front rubber!
Fantastically roomy and you can put a small continent in the back, or several Labradors.
The 850 is license losingly quick, heaven only knows what the T5R is like, which it why the feds used them I suppose.
The car handles very well indeed and can be coaxed into some rather sporty action without too many scares. Don't turn the traction control off though; I did and terrified myself!
The looks are a little dated, but a classic that will never offend.
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| Better than my other far more expensive car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 95000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 109000 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin Montego Countryman |
| Date of Entry | 12th February, 2008 |