1996 Volvo 850 CD Estate from UK and Ireland - Comments

9th Dec 1998, 00:00

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Nothing!

General comments?

This is the 5th Volvo Estate I have had. All have been previously owned. The highest mileage I had before moving on was in a 740 auto estate which had 225,000 miles and was still running OK!

The 850 is the best Volvo I have owned and quite different from its predecessors. At last a Volvo that doesn't need training wheels in order to go round corners. Engine sounds great and it has every creature comfort you can think of.


29th Jan 2009, 16:35

I've had my 850CD for 12 years since new. It's handled everything thrown at it including 2 growing kids and 2 dogs. It's cavernous for luggage and the only items replaced in 12 yrs and 103,000 miles are battery (2) brake pads, wiper blades (after 6 yrs!) and a sidelight bulb.

I've every intention of using another 103k on the clock rather than spend good money on another new-status car and get a bad purchase. Volvo got it right with this model. Very happy!

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