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Volvo 850/S70
1993-2000 modelsMODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST
OVERALL EVALUATION:
| Structure/safety cage | Injury measures | Restraints/dummy kinematics | |||
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| Head/neck | Chest | Leg/foot, left | Leg/foot, right | ||
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Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.
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Test details:
The Volvo 850 (renamed Volvo S70 in 1998) was introduced in the 1993 model year.
Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy moved toward the driver door.
Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Left to right:
- Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test.
- The driver's survival space was maintained reasonably well, although instrument panel and toepan intrusion was more than is desirable.
- Moderate intrusion in the driver footwell area didn't cause high forces on the dummy's legs.
- Volvo head restraints have consistently surpassed others. They're high enough and close enough to the back of the head for effective protection.
Additional features:
- Side airbags: front seat-mounted torso airbags (optional, beginning with early 1995 models; standard in late 1995-1998 models); front seat-mounted combination head and torso airbags (1999-2000 models)
- Built-in child restraints (optional)
- Antilock brakes
- Daytime running lights (beginning with 1995 models)
Tested vehicle specifications:
- 1995 Volvo 850 4-door
- Class: Midsize luxury/near luxury car
- Weight: 3,131 lbs.
- Side airbags: none
- Wheelbase: 105 in.
- Length: 184 in.
- Width: 69 in.
- Engine: 2.4 L 5-cylinder
- EPA ratings: 20 mpg city | 29 mpg highway
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Last updated:
September 9, 2005
