Volvo 850 Reviews

I definitely would not recommend this vehicle to ANYONE. Since I purchased mine in 2002 I have had nothing but problems. If you still wish to buy a vehicle of this sort be prepared to replace the following items on a consistant basis, and the replacements are not inexpensive.

Front Tires
Inner and Outer Tie rod ends
Sway bar end links
Coltrol arms
control arm bushings
Control mounts

and basically any and everything pertaining to the suspension of the vehicle.

Part of the attraction for me in buying an 850 T5 (2319cc, 5-cylinder 20v turbo, 225bhp model) was the fact that it looks like nothing special, but goes like a scalded cat. This seems to help the insurance cost, as nobody seems to steal them! About the only thing I can gripe about on this car is the wheelspin/front tyre wear, which is ...

These cars are just starting to become affordable for those of us who don't want to pay new car prices. In addition you get an awful lot of car for your money. If you are considering purchasing one of these here is my take on the matter. First, these cars have been around a while now and it is likely that you’ll come across ...

Well, I hope that the title has at least managed to grab your attention! Over the last few weeks my family and I (wife, toddler, and bump) have been looking for a car suitable for the family to have as a workhorse-cum-day out kind of car. Our Mondeo estate is a bit of a wreck and is a pain to drive- it's uncomfortable, does about 31mpg, and ...

After 3 years of ownership, frankly, I wouldn't recommend the 850 model to anybody. Consider the following when making a purchase: 1. Poor steering design I believe that this was the first of Volvo's modern front wheel drive vehicles: it shows. The steering is imprecise and has far too much play, giving you the ...