Volvo 850 1993 reliability and quality

Production year from 1993 to 1994

Unfortunately, the most recent inspection data for this Volvo 850 is more than 10 years old, but at that time reliability was good.

During regular inspections from 2004 to 2006 in average failures were found for approximately 21.3 percents of Volvo 850.
The most recent data available is for 2006, when the average defect rate for a 14-year-old Volvo 850 was 25.6 percent, the average for a car that age was 27.6 percent.

A good used Volvo 850 could be a bargain - despite its relatively high reliability, it is around 50% cheaper than the average estate cars of a similar age.

Volvo 850 price and technical data
Volvo 850 1993 owner reviews
Estate cars 1993 - 1994 prices

Year of inspection Age of car Failures found %
/ average for same age cars
Place in rating
Volvo 850 1994
2006 12 years 25.6% / 27.60% 26. from 59
2005 11 years 21.8% / 27.70% 14. from 59
2004 10 years 17.6% / 22.00% 21. from 70
Volvo 850 1993
2005 12 years 21.8% / 27.70% 14. from 59
2004 11 years 20.1% / 26.90% 12. from 67