1997 Volvo 960 Estate review from UK and Ireland
"Like driving a comfy armchair down the road"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Radiator top connector cracked... A common fault I have found out!
Aircon is variable, certainly under acceleration, another common problem.
The bumpers are scuffed!
Plastic trim cracks...
General comments?
This is the top end of the Volvo Marque, a 3 litre engine that just DRINKS petrol :-(
But I love it so much... I look at it longingly thinking what a lovely car that cost me £570 on EBay, and it cost someone £27000 brand new!!!
Leather seats like a favourite armchair, cruise control that just eats up the miles, a great turning circle and a great feeling of safety and security...
I loved my 850 with 225,000 miles, and I shall keep this one as long as it keeps going.
The radiator went on a short journey, so that was lucky, and then I found another water hose just about to go under the car near the oil filter, which I spotted when doing an oil change.
QUICK TIP! Change your oil every 3000 miles at high mileage.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 24 Valve Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 107000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 118000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 850 |
| Date of Entry | 22nd June, 2009 |