How much does the Volvo S60 cost in today's market?

Used Volvo S60 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Volvo S60's current nationwide average price is $20,701, and its year-round low is $18,807.07. That puts the model in a fairly broad price band depending on how new you want to go and how much equipment you want. Recently, prices have eased on the 2023 models, while other recent model years have held firm or risen.

Is the Volvo S60 a good car?

Yes — the Volvo S60 is a compelling used luxury sedan if you want a stylish cabin, strong safety focus, and a distinctive Scandinavian feel. The all-generations owner rating is 4.43/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the S60 for its comfort, safety, and performance, along with the upscale feel of the interior and the quality of the seats. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight its smooth handling and strong everyday drivability, which help it feel polished on both short commutes and longer trips.

Expert reviews rate the 2019 and 2015 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs show up in the technology interface, rear-seat space, and ownership costs on some versions, especially where more complex powertrains or premium options are involved. 29.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Volvo S60 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the S60’s safety, comfort, and premium feel as core strengths, and many reviews also highlight its smooth driving character and strong seats. Across the model years in the data, owner ratings stay in a healthy range, which supports the S60’s reputation as a solid used luxury choice.

• Owners rate the Volvo S60 between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by choosing a well-maintained example and reviewing service history carefully, especially on versions with more complex powertrains or premium equipment.

What should I look for when buying a used Volvo S60?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 75.5% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: City Safety collision avoidance system
• Infotainment: Sensus infotainment system with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: The T6 with its AWD is estimated to return 21 miles per gallon city, 32 highway, 25 combined. With the T5, fuel economy is estimated at 24 mpg city, 36 highway, 28 combined.

Which Volvo S60 trim should I buy?

The 2019 Volvo S60 offers these trims:

• Momentum: This is the best-value trim, and it brings a panoramic moonroof, heated wiper-fluid nozzles, dual-zone climate control, a 60/40-split rear bench seat, power front seats with memory for the driver, and the Sensus infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• R-Design: This trim adds fog lights, power-retractable side-view mirrors, dual integrated exhaust outlets, and an R-Design steering wheel with paddle shifters, giving you a sportier look and feel.
• Inscription: This range-topper adds genuine leather upholstery, 4-zone climate control, and the contents of the Advance Package, including active bending headlights, a 360-degree camera, a head-up display, and Pilot Assist.

What Volvo S60 do most buyers choose?

The Volvo S60 years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

Those higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price and equipment mix. They also tend to attract shoppers who want newer features without moving all the way to the newest model year.

What is the Volvo S60's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which creates opportunities for used buyers. The steepest declines are concentrated in several older and mid-cycle years, while a few newer years are holding close to flat or moving up. The 2024 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year. The 2025, 2024, and 2014 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Volvo S60 safe?

• 2019: 10/10
• 2015: 10/10
• 2014: 10/10

Should I buy a used Volvo S60 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2023 model is at −8.01% versus a year ago, and the 2022 model is at −9.21%.
• Deal availability: The 2023 model has 30.8% good and great deals, and the 2022 model has 32.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $30,829. The Volvo S60 offers a stylish, upscale cabin with a distinctive Scandinavian character that helps it stand out in the luxury-sedan class.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The T5 is a turbocharged 2-liter 4-cylinder engine making 250 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, the T6 makes 316 hp and 295 lb-ft, and the T8 makes 400 net hp and 495 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: The Sensus touchscreen infotainment system takes a tablet-like approach to menu navigation and graphics, and the system includes a Volume dial with a Play/Pause button in the middle.
• Safety: The Advance Package adds a head-up display, headlight washers, a 360-degree camera, active bending headlights, and Pilot Assist.
• Starting price: Base MSRP for the 2019 Volvo S60 is $35,800 for the Momentum trim.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2026 inventory to mature. These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.