1996
Volvo 960

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  • 4dr Sdn
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    $35,260
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Less than 5 years / less than 80,000 miles
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100% of drivers recommend this car
5.0 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
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Comfort 5.0
Interior 4.5
Performance 4.2
Value 5.0
Exterior 4.5
Reliability 5.0

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  • By nick
    Owns this car
    August 30, 2024

    very good car lasts forever and I'm very happy with it

    very good car lasts forever and I'm very happy with it nobody hates it very smooth ride and still going after 329k miles Volvo for life.
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By KC from Shoreline WA
    Owns this car
    October 28, 2023

    Happily rolling along with my 30yr old Volvo 960SW

    My 960 SW will soon be turning The Big 3 O !!! And, In that time frame my children grew up and finished college (both drive Volvos) and I've been married to 3 good men!!! Just kidding.... my husband ensures that our 960 gets proper maintenance and the white glove treatment to keep our "brick" looking good as new, even now after passing into its' third decade! I can easily see myself driving this car for another 10 years. The 960 is ageless...and I pity the fool who dares to beat me out of any tight parking spaces.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By crazyfrog70 from Richmond, Va
    Used to own this car
    August 28, 2018

    classic

    We've owned 3 of these cars. 1 sedan and 2 wagons. Very hard to find in under 100,000 miles. People drive the hell out of them.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By SteveKJR from Atlanta, Ga
    Owns this car
    November 1, 2014

    Great Car

    My wife and I have owned our 1996 Volvo 960 since 1998. It only has 93,000 miles on it and to date we never had a problem with it. Keep the oil changed every 3000 miles - replaced the starter and changed the timing belt at 60,000. Presently the heater fan doesn't work but I know the problem and will soon fix it. The electric seats have an issue because of the drive cable and the shield that keeps the cable in place. Eventually it causes the cable to disengage from the gear and the seat won't move. The fix is to replace the cable for around $12.00 - the seat needs to be removed to do it but it's not that difficult. Unless you want to pay someone big bucks because they will lie to you about the problem. The only issue I have is the door panels - they used heat shrink vinyl and it it bunching up on the top of the door panels near the windows. I purchased some vinyl and made repairs and it came out pretty good - considering. Anyway the car is going to be sold to another owner mainly because we don't drive it anymore - it's been a great car and should you come across one in decent condition I would recommend buying it. 22 mpg on highway for this car is great.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By scenic route from central California
    Owns this car
    July 22, 2009

    230 k and still going

    My (future) wife introduced Volvos to me and now I'm converted. We've owned three 240's (two sedans and a wagon) and now this 960 wagon. We bought it at about 150k and have put 80k on it so far. We love the safety (two of our 240s ended their lives saving ours with no injury to us including a full speed rear-ending and one that rolled our car by a full speed t-boning). Our 960 has had some maintenance issues, mostly minor, but annoying. The seat rails on the power seats need to be replaced because the gears have broken. We've got some oil leaks, and recently had our brake master cylinder replaced due to a small leak. Over all we still love it and will probably replace it with another Volvo wagon. I will be disappointed to loose the very tight turning radius of our rear wheel drive Volvos when we finally go the front wheel drive. Right now I can turn around on any two lane street without doing a three point turn.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Car Crazy from Maryland
    Owns this car
    December 7, 2006

    Safe and Reliable

    Solid, safe and reliable: this is the car for the young driver in your family. It will also take the family on a trip with all the needed equipment for fun at the destination.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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What trim levels are available for the 1996 Volvo 960?

The 1996 Volvo 960 is available in 1 trim level:

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Is the 1996 Volvo 960 reliable?

The 1996 Volvo 960 has an average reliability rating of 5.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 1996 Volvo 960 owners.

Is the 1996 Volvo 960 a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 1996 Volvo 960. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

5.0 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
  • Comfort: 5.0
  • Interior: 4.5
  • Performance: 4.2
  • Value: 5.0
  • Exterior: 4.5
  • Reliability: 5.0
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