1995 Volvo 850 SE estate review from UK and Ireland
"Excellent reliable family car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear hub carrier replaced at 110,000 miles.
General comments?
Apart from consumables, only one fault has occurred with the car. Excellent record.
Very comfortable seats.
Spacious seats and load area.
Performance is perfectly acceptable for most people.
Fuel economy around town is poor - didn't get any better than 20mpg.
Refined cruiser at high speeds, with 33mpg+ fuel economy.
Insurance not bad for a car of this size.
Excellent air conditioner and heater.
Good handling - much better than that on older Volvos.
Automatic transmission good, but little on jerky side when accelerating hard.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 10v (140bhp) Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 135000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 940 |
| Date of Entry | 4th September, 2003 |