Volvo 850
Volvo 850 technical data
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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.
Volvo 850 reviews
Total 10 Volvo 850 owner reviews
Pros: Do not corrode, very robust and reliable in all circumstances. Despite his age is dynamic enough, as well as cabin is quiet. Very durable body, when crashed into back by Huyndai, there was no damage, which could not tell about Huyndai.
Cons: Some parking places are too small for this tank.
| Purchase year: | 2014 age of car 18 years) | Owned for | 70`000 kilometers (3 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 5.0 litres per 100km (80% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 250 € (~ 83 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: The Volvo 850 is stable for car, I own a 2.0 T-5 with 210 horses and goes like a beast for his age. Recommend to many. Volvo also is very roomy and there are plenty of space at back.
Cons: Electronics is not best
| Purchase year: | 2017 age of car 23 years) | Owned for | 351`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 10.0 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Very durable, rarely has to be repaired, cohesive costs relatively low fuel consumption, fast, and reliable if an accident.
| Purchase year: | 2014 age of car 18 years) | Owned for | 500`000 kilometers (3 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 1370 € (~ 456 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
| Purchase year: | 2006 age of car 11 years) | Owned for | 150`000 kilometers (11 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 8.5 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 1300 € (~ 118 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: A large, stable, safe, comfortable. The last Swedish tank.
| Purchase year: | 2013 age of car 17 years) | Owned for | 50`000 kilometers (3 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 6.5 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 370 € (~ 123 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Durable, do not rusts
Cons: Expensive joints.
| Purchase year: | 2008 age of car 12 years) | Owned for | 40`000 kilometers (7 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 8.0 litres per 100km (10% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Dimensions, design
Cons: A large road tax
| Purchase year: | 2001 age of car 5 years) | Owned for | 250`000 kilometers (15 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 5.5 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Perfect appearance