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1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70

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Model year differences for the 850

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I have a few questions regarding the differences between the different years of 850s. specifically in regards to the body panels, hood, etc...

My beloved 850 Turbo wagon suffered some tornado damage a while back and I would like to repair or replace what needs to be done. Im constantly searching CL and local yards for parts cars. At glance it appears to me that things like hood, fender, doors are identical between all years of 850s but I recently saw a picture comparing the front end between 2 earlier model 850s and one of them looked like the headlights were taller meaning the hood looked like a slightly different shape. I suppose what Im getting at here is can I use fenders, hood, doors from any of the 850 model years?

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'93 - '94 (first run) have different headlights, light trim, front corner lights, tail lights and side molding.
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rspi wrote: 29 Mar 2017, 08:02 '93 - '94 (first run) have different headlights, light trim, front corner lights, tail lights and side molding.

Would you say that '95 - '97 models should be cross compatible for body panels, hoods, fenders, and doors?
Scarlett: 1996 850 Turbo Wagon in Reagent Red Pearl ~210K mi
Norman: 2012 F150 XLT Crew Cab in Oxford White ~110K mi
Ember: 2005 XC90 2.5T FWD in Ruby Red Metallic ~83K mi *Newest addition to the fleet*
Ruby: 1997 850 Turbo Wagon in Reagent Red Pearl - parts car
Rose: 2020 Ram 1500 in Delmonico Red Pearl - SWMBO's Vehicle

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rspi wrote: 29 Mar 2017, 08:02 '93 - '94 (first run) have different headlights, light trim, front corner lights, tail lights and side molding.
'91-'94 in EU.
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ZionXIX wrote: 29 Mar 2017, 08:40 Would you say that '95 - '97 models should be cross compatible for body panels, hoods, fenders, and doors?
Yes.
'97 850 2.5 20v / fully equipped / Motronic 4.4 from the factory / upgraded with S,V,C,XC70 instrument cluster / polar white wagon
History of Volvos in the family:
'71 144 S
'73 144 De Luxe
'78 244 DL
'78 244 DL
'79 244 GLE
'85 340 GLS

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misha wrote: 29 Mar 2017, 17:05
ZionXIX wrote: 29 Mar 2017, 08:40 Would you say that '95 - '97 models should be cross compatible for body panels, hoods, fenders, and doors?
Yes.

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Scarlett: 1996 850 Turbo Wagon in Reagent Red Pearl ~210K mi
Norman: 2012 F150 XLT Crew Cab in Oxford White ~110K mi
Ember: 2005 XC90 2.5T FWD in Ruby Red Metallic ~83K mi *Newest addition to the fleet*
Ruby: 1997 850 Turbo Wagon in Reagent Red Pearl - parts car
Rose: 2020 Ram 1500 in Delmonico Red Pearl - SWMBO's Vehicle

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