1995 Volvo 850 Consumer Discussions

Volvo 850 Wagons

Re: 850 Long Term Quality [FREDERICK]

Written by: jojojobro on Jun 24, 2009 05:52 PM

My 1995 volvo 850 turbo has 190k miles on it and it still feel as tight and rides like it did at 100k or 75k for that matter. My thoughts The volvo 850 turbo wagon is one reliable auto if i could go back to the day i bought it i buy it again. I AM POSITIVE i'll be a volvo fantic for life;) http://jonasjonasjonasbrothers.com Read More...

Newby here.

Written by: ous on Feb 24, 2009 11:15 AM

I am inheriting a 1995 850 Turbo Wagon with 188,000 well maintained miles. I have never owned a Volvo or a turbo. From my internet study of this model, I feel that my benefactor must have thought well of me to offer this treasure. I plan to keep her memory alive by keeping the wagon in daily drive condition. Other than the obvious maintanence requirements, is there ... Read More...

problems with sidelights and dashlights

Written by: farrell1 on Sep 22, 2007 02:02 PM

hi i own a 1995 volvo 850 estate,ive got a couple of problems with the lights, my sidelights dont work,even though the main beam and full beam are ok,ive checked bulbs and fuses and all is ok,also my dash lights flicker on and off for about 2 mins then cease to work altogether,any advice from a volvo mechanic or someone with sound knowledge would be much appreciated,im ... Read More...

Re: replacement doors volvo 850 [boyatoo]

Written by: boyatoo on Jul 18, 2006 03:37 PM

sorry, it was a mistake in my previous message, as an 8 went missing from 1995 volvo 850 saloon. Psted again, my question is: I would like to know if the front left wing, the front left door and the back left door of a 1995 volvo 850 wagon fit a 1995 volvo 850 saloon? Thank you. Read More...

replacement doors volvo 850

Written by: boyatoo on Jul 18, 2006 03:34 PM

I would like to know if the front left wing, the front left door and the back left door of a 1995 volvo 850 wagon fit a 1995 volvo 50 saloon? Read More...

Re: 95 Wagon Turbo [gavin #327]

Written by: zake on Jun 27, 2004 01:59 PM

I just saw this about the 850 and realized you all are talking about my Volvo wagon. I did take it to Gavin's Mech. he said it had a bad turbo so I decided to take it to my Mech. which is Paul's Volvo of Richmond VA. and he told me the TURBO is in perfect condition. This ia after he tested it and drove the vehicle. I have all maintence record and the timing belt was changed at ... Read More...

Volvo 850 (SC-710) General Questions

Written by: mountaineerlax on Jul 12, 2005 10:09 PM

Hello everyone, brand new owner of a 1995 Volvo 850 GLT. This one has the SC-710 radio in it. My question is... if I upgrade to the SC-815 or SC-816 can I hook a subwoofer up to it? I'd like to stick with factory volvo equipment, especially for the overall look of the dashboard. Is it possible? Thanks. Read More...

850 hard to start in the am

Written by: strobel on Apr 16, 2005 00:52 PM

I'm 23 years old and for Four Long Years I have been saving for a Volvo 850, and Driving my Volvo 240 Wagon, with well over 450 thousand miles on it. Which starts at any temp outside. Its a 1995 850 MT Base Model. I bought in Florda, and on way north to Minnesota, this past week as the outside temps are only aound 30-50 in the early am hours it will not start. But when I break ... Read More...

Re: 1997 v 1995 gas... Daughter's first car [richmondva]

Written by: volvomax on Mar 29, 2005 09:56 AM

Volvo recommends premium for all 850's. You can use lesser fuel, but you will get less performance and worse mileage. Its up to you. Read More...

Need Help

Written by: zake on Mar 10, 2004 07:23 PM

I am thinking of purchasing a 1995 850 turbo wagon. I don't know much about Volvo's, I have always owed VW' s. Can anyone please give advice at what to look for and how strong are the turbo on this year. Mileage is 112,000 Read More...