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Free Volvo 850 Estate VIN Decoder

Decode your Volvo 850 Estate VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 9 variants (1993–1997). No registration.

1993–1997 9 variants Estate PetrolDiesel

Volvo 850 Estate specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each 850 Estate variant in our database.

Variant	Years	Fuel	Engine	Power	Gearbox	Drive	CO₂
2.3L Turbo 5MT FWD (226 HP)	1993–1997	Petrol	2.3 L	223 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
2.5i Turbo 5MT FWD (193 HP)	1993–1997	Petrol	2.4 L	190 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
2.5L 4AT FWD (170 HP)	1993–1997	Petrol	2.4 L	168 bhp	AUTOMATIC 4sp	FWD	—
2.5i 5MT FWD (170 HP)	1993–1997	Petrol	2.4 L	168 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
2.5i 5MT FWD (144 HP)	1993–1997	Petrol	2.4 L	142 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
2.5L TDI 4AT FWD (140 HP)	1993–1997	Diesel	2.5 L	138 bhp	AUTOMATIC 4sp	FWD	—
2.5L TDI 5MT FWD (140 HP)	1993–1997	Diesel	2.5 L	138 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
2.5i 5MT FWD (140 HP)	1993–1997	Petrol	2.4 L	138 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
2.0L 5MT FWD (126 HP)	1993–1997	Petrol	2.0 L	125 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—

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Other 850 Estate generations and versions

The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

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Volvo 850 Estate VIN FAQ

What does a Volvo 850 Estate VIN tell you?+

A Volvo 850 Estate VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.

Where is the VIN on a Volvo 850 Estate?+

Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).

What years was the Volvo 850 Estate made?+

Our database covers the Volvo 850 Estate for model years 1993–1997, across 9 variants.

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