There was a slight knocking noise from the front suspension that turned out to be the front anti roll bar bushes. Did not affect the handling, but just an annoying rattling noise. Dead easy to replace on the driveway though talking a couple of hours.
Also the Battery failed during the cold weather, but can't really blame Volvo for that as it was a non genuine item.
I think it's a nice looking car, even if some people think it's a bit square and boxy.
Getting used to it now and love it.Quick, smooth and comfortable great to drive and feels really solid. If the worst did happen I would be glad I was inside the 850,it feels really safe. DIY maintenance seems OK so far and the manuals provided with the car are well detailed.
I agree that the Volvo 850 is a very safe car. I myself had one as a first car. it was very fast! me being a curious teenager wanted to see just how fast. so I tested it out by trying to hit 100 mph on a back road (completely idiotic, don't try this at home). I came to a slight curve in the road going 95mph and spun out. I did a 270 degree spin into a utility pole the got pinballed into a tree. I was 100% fine, not a single scrath of bruise. did I mention I wasn't wearing a seatbelt either. my excuse is that I'm only 18. the car was totalled only because it hit the pole right on the tire which broke the axle. the left side hit the tree between the 2 doors and bent the frame. but I was okay, sad, but okay.
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