As a referance, I'd thought I'd list the longevity of some of the components of the 850 GLT from 1996:
- Center console soda can holder broken, replaced twiced, got tired of replacing after 3rd time
- ABS/Traks intermitten lights.. when light on ABS does not work.
- Oil leakage.. guess common one
- Beginning to feel transmission problem.... could have been low fluids, never pursuid it.
- Wagon/rear door panel loose... very common problem
- At very cold temp, tire need air every two weeks
- Evaporator failure at 80K miles, repair cost $1200
- Head light fluid sprayer became water fountain. Would spray everywhere except head light.
I have a new XC70 but this really makes me think cause I also have a honda accord. I've always had an accord for the second car. The last one had 150K when I got rid of it a year ago and it had none of the problems that the 850 GLT had. I only had to replace very common items like headlight bulbs and fluid changes. Nothing really broke. Well, I guess I'll just have to keep my currant honda longer and use the Volvo less.
Just my 2 cents.... that's all.