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Volvo 850

Volvo 850 technical data

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Volvo 850 1994 Estate car / wagon 1994 - 1997 Price 800 to 2500 € Power from 126 to 250 HPFuel consumption from 6 to 11.1 l/100km
Volvo 850 1994 Sedan 1994 - 1997 Price 800 to 2600 € Power from 126 to 250 HPFuel consumption from 6.6 to 11.1 l/100km
Volvo 850 1993 Estate car / wagon 1993 - 1994 Price 300 to 1100 € Power from 140 to 226 HPFuel consumption from 9.1 to 9.7 l/100km
Volvo 850 1992 Sedan 1992 - 1994 Price 500 to 1900 € Power from 140 to 226 HPFuel consumption from 9.1 to 9.7 l/100km

Is Volvo 850 a reliable car?

Overall, the reliability of the Volvo 850 is average. The number of defects found on the Volvo 850 during the annual technical checkups is about average for a car of its age.

According to these reviews, the highest reliability scores achieved Volvo 850 generation from 1993 to 1994, while the models produced from 1994 to 1997 had the lowest reliability ratings, but overall the reliability scores of all tested Volvo 850 generations are quite similar.

Most Volvo 850 engines use a timing belt, which is generally regarded as less reliable than engines with a timing chain.

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Volvo 850 reviews

Total 10 Volvo 850 owner reviews

Volvo 850 1996 Estate car/wagon Diesel 2.5 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2014 (age of car 18 years) Owned for:70`000 kilometers (3 years)
Average fuel consumption: 5.0 litres per 100km (80% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 250 € (~ 83 € per year)
Total car rating:
10
Review - positive and negative sides
   male, age 32
Volvo 850 1994 Estate car/wagon Petrol 2.0 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2017 (age of car 23 years) Owned for:351`000 kilometers (1 year)
Average fuel consumption: 10.0 litres per 100km (70% urban driving)
Total car rating:
8
Review - positive and negative sides
   male, age 20
Volvo 850 1996 Estate car/wagon Diesel 2.5 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2014 (age of car 18 years) Owned for:500`000 kilometers (3 years)
Average fuel consumption: 7.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 1370 € (~ 456 € per year)
Total car rating:
7
Review - positive and negative sides
   male, age 42
Volvo 850 1995 Estate car/wagon Petrol 2.4 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2006 (age of car 11 years) Owned for:150`000 kilometers (11 years)
Average fuel consumption: 8.5 litres per 100km (50% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 1300 € (~ 118 € per year)
Total car rating:
6
Review - positive and negative sides
   male, age 50
Volvo 850 1996 Estate car/wagon Diesel 2.5 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2013 (age of car 17 years) Owned for:50`000 kilometers (3 years)
Average fuel consumption: 6.5 litres per 100km (40% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 370 € (~ 123 € per year)
Total car rating:
9
   male, age 39
Volvo 850 1996 Estate car/wagon Diesel 2.5 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2008 (age of car 12 years) Owned for:40`000 kilometers (7 years)
Average fuel consumption: 8.0 litres per 100km (10% urban driving)
Total car rating:
9
 
Volvo 850 1996 Estate car/wagon Diesel 2.5 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2001 (age of car 5 years) Owned for:250`000 kilometers (15 years)
Average fuel consumption: 5.5 litres per 100km (50% urban driving)
Total car rating:
10
   male, age 35
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