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Feb 11, 2011 | 02:52 PM

lowrida72

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850 t5

hi i hope this is in the right section i have just bought a 1994 850 t5 but im starting to wonder if its genuine, how do i tell please any info would be good. thanks

Feb 11, 2011 | 03:24 PM

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You could always check by verifying the VIN #. Also, if you look under the hood and there is a turbo, then it's legit. If there is no turbo under the hood....not so much.

Feb 11, 2011 | 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ThEnder

You could always check by verifying the VIN #. Also, if you look under the hood and there is a turbo, then it's legit. If there is no turbo under the hood....not so much.

hi cheers for reply the vin is the same as the log book but that doesnt say t5 on it there is deffinatly a turbo

did they only turbo the t5? also the speedo only goes up to 150 that just doesnt seem right.

Feb 11, 2011 | 05:29 PM

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In 1994, the 850 only came in two levels, base 850 (N/A 2.4L 5-cyl 168hp) or Turbo (2.3L 5-cyl turbo 222hp).

Here is the Wiki article on the trim levels: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_850#Trims_.28U.S..29

You can cross check the VIN with Carfax too.

Feb 11, 2011 | 06:29 PM

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You can verify on the Volvo site: http://www.volvocars.com/us/top/comm...yourvolvo.aspx

Or just check your vin here on their site:
https://www.customers.volvocars.com/...C/vin1994.html

If the vin has a 57 in after the 6th position it's likely the 2.3 20 Valve T5 motor.