Used 1997 Volvo 960 Sedan Consumer Reviews
Used 960 for sale
See Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
Overall Nice
Nick, 06/03/2009
1997 Volvo 960 4dr Sedan
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is my first Volvo. The ride quality and engine performance are very good for a family sedan. I have not had many problems with the engine (after 165,000 miles). The sunroof and interior are rather cheap. The sunroof continuously breaks and leaks, and the interior chips. The brakes have to be replaced about as often as Nascar does theirs. Overall a solid vehicle though, just some minor tweaks.
Reasonably satisfied
Richard N., 09/12/2002
1997 Volvo 960 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Original owner. This is my third Volvo (previous 2 740's). Nagging problems during first few years of ownership - nothing serious, just irritating. I had less problems with the 740's. Mechanical repairs limited to a faulty O2 sensor and a fan installed to prevent a malodorous aroma from airco (high humidity climate). Sun roof repaired twice. The service problems seem to have abated in the last couple of years. Bought extended warranty - so far they are ahead with one year to go.
1997 Volvo 960 for sale near you
Showing 0 of 0 listings
Sorry, there are no 1997 Volvo 960 vehicles for sale in our network.
See all 0 listingsSolid, comfortable, strong 6 cly power, safe.
Tom, 11/25/2017
1997 Volvo 960 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
In 330,000k I have not major repairs, only keeping up with the maintenance. involved. Ft rotors had to be upgraded, kept warping, added Zimmer disc issue 100 percent gone. Added bigger exhaust and improved airbox, added 0 to 60 to 5.5 seconds.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
This car is a nightmare
fredism, 02/10/2004
1997 Volvo 960 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have repaired this car like I was made out of money. The sunroof repaired 4 times. Brakes every 20000 miles, This car cost me 2500 a year to repair. The engine and tranny worked fine. It was millions of little things like oil leaks. air conditioner. I would never buy another Volvo in my life.
An unreliable tank
mb, 04/17/2002
1997 Volvo 960 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Unreliable in its first few years, seems to be settling down in middle age. Many similarities to a tank - limited front visibility, rough ride, tight headroom & legroom. An old style Volvo that only a true Volvo lover (which I am not)will like. On the upside, with regular visits to the shop, it will probably be around for another 20 yrs.