1996 Volvo 850 review from UK and Ireland
"In terms of quality it is hard to rival"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have experienced a few problems with the electrics and the interior.
After a year of driving the car, half of the dashboard failed to light up along with the right side of the stereo. this has been quite costly to repair. The heated seated and electric mirrors haven't worked for years and the glove box lock stuck and fails to open even with the key. Has anyone else experienced this?
The drivers door also makes a terrible clunking noise when opened. the lights also stop working and need to be constantly replaced and when I turn the engine off the seat belt lights stay on and drain the battery.
General comments?
Relatively cheap to run and insure.
Comfortable, safe ride.
Excellent engine quality.
Riddled with small problems that are expensive to keep putting right.
Excellent sound system.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 20 valve Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 65000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 87000 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin Metro |
| Date of Entry | 14th January, 2007 |