Model record
Volvo 850
Background
The Volvo 850 is a compact executive car that was produced by the Swedish manufacturer Volvo Cars from 1991 until 1997. Designed by Jan Wilsgaard, the car was introduced in a saloon body style; an estate style was introduced in 1993.
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Specification
- Produced
- 1,360,522 units
- Fuel
- gasoline
- Displacement
- 2.3–2.4 L · 5 cyl
- Fuel economy
- 19–21 mpg combined — EPA 1994–1997
Still on UK roads
1,293
licensed vehicles · 2025
2014 ▼ 82% since 2014 2025
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Sources
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