Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 07:45 AM
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How do I find out if my 95 850 (sportwagon) has Nivomat (is that the self leveling?) suspension? Thanks!! Dave
 
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 09:03 AM
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from what I can tell from a quick search just on the design, look at your shocks and struts. if you have suspension springs, you have standard suspension, if not, nivomat
 
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 03:23 PM
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Nivomats only came on the R's. If yours is a T5 it has standard springs, shocks, struts. This is good because replacement Nivo's are expensive!
 
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 07:41 PM
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false info.. nivomats also have springs, but they look like this:


you can also check your VIN number
 
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 10:50 PM
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I roller under her tonight and they just look like regular old shocks. no springs on the bottom. Guess I'm no nivomat! Thanks for the assistance. Dave
 
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 11:22 PM
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850 Platinum wagon also had Nivomats.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by matt01
false info.. nivomats also have springs, but they look like this:


you can also check your VIN number
Regain my honor...he never asked about springs he just mentioned the Nivomats. He also stated his car was 95 sport model. To the best of my knowledge they did not have Nivo's that year...ok back tp the regular scheduled program
 
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