Used Volvo S90 for Sale nearAurora, IL

How much does the Volvo S90 cost in today's market?

Used Volvo S90 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Volvo S90's current nationwide average price is $20,536, and over the past year it reached a low of $16,522. Recently, prices have come down for the 2017 and 2018 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Volvo S90 a good car?

Yes — the Volvo S90 is a well-regarded choice among owners, with a strong all-generations user rating and consistent praise for its luxury feel and comfort.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.88/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the S90 for its luxurious interior, smooth handling, spacious cabin, and advanced safety features. Many also like the high-tech options and the overall sense of style and comfort it brings to daily driving.

Expert reviews rate the 2021 and 2017 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs called out in recent expert coverage center on the electronic systems, which can feel complicated, and the plug-in hybrid’s electric range.

32.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Volvo S90 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the S90 as a comfortable, upscale sedan with strong safety appeal, smooth handling, and a refined driving experience. Expert coverage also reinforces its quiet cabin, polished ride, and well-executed luxury character.

• Owners rate the Volvo S90 between 4.6 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks strongest when you choose a well-kept example with a clean history and verify maintenance records carefully.

What should I look for when buying a used Volvo S90?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78.4% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2020 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Volvo Pilot Assist with adaptive cruise control
• Infotainment: Sensus Connect touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 60 MPGe combined on electricity, and a 30 mpg combined fuel-economy rating in gasoline-only mode

Which Volvo S90 trim should I buy?

The 2021 Volvo S90 offers these trims:

• Momentum: The base gasoline-only trim and the best-value starting point, with the S90’s core luxury character at the lowest entry price.
• R-Design: Adds a sportier trim position and starts above Momentum, making it a fit if you want a more performance-oriented appearance and equipment mix.
• Inscription: Brings the most upscale feel in the lineup, including Nappa leather, power adjustment, memory, heating, ventilation, and available backrest massage in the test vehicle.
• Recharge T8 Inscription: Adds the plug-in hybrid powertrain and the highest level of electrified performance in the 2021 lineup.

What Volvo S90 do most buyers choose?

The Volvo S90 years with the most listings are 2018, 2017, and 2019.

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare prices, trims, and condition across a wider set of listings.

What is the Volvo S90's resale value?

Both model years show lower prices than a year ago, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The larger drop points to a sharper move in value, while the smaller decline suggests a milder shift. Together, they show a market where recent used S90s have become more accessible.

The 2017 and 2018 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Volvo S90 safe?

• 2021: 9/10
• 2017: 8/10

Volvo’s Pilot Assist driver-assistance system is standard, too, with adaptive cruise control.

For the safest used buy, the 2021 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Volvo S90 now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2018 model is at −9.64% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −3.88%.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 34.8% good and great deals, and the 2017 model has 33.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $15,816. The Volvo S90 offers a quiet cabin, elegant design, and a polished luxury feel that make it especially appealing as a used sedan.

If you're buying used today, the 2018 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.