1996 Volvo 850 review from UK and Ireland
"A load lugging beauty"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing, although when I bought it, the heated seats did not work (wire came off under seat to thermostat)...easy repair.
Brakes squeal caused by previous owner not replacing shims on rear brake pads and using copper ease (a copper based lubricant)
Alarm immobilizer is a bit erratic when pressing key fob... works 8 times out of ten.
rear tailgate rattle cured by volvo update kit to strengthen clip retention...fixed in an hour
General comments?
The car is perfectly reliable,no rust!! steers well, very quiet and is a real bargain due to the fact that the expensive components are well made and of course safety is assured with more airbags than a bouncy castle.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 10v Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 72000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 79000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 740 |
| Date of Entry | 23rd March, 2003 |