Used Volvo S90 for Sale near Connecticut

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 $20,973, and its lowest point over the past year was $16,589. 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 reputation for comfort, style, and safety across the model years in this data. The all-generations owner rating is 4.88/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the S90 for its luxurious interior, smooth handling, spacious cabin, and advanced safety features. They also like the high-tech feel and the overall sense of value, even as some mention that the electronic systems can take some getting used to.

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

The main trade-offs called out in expert reviews center on the plug-in hybrid setup’s electric range, along with the complexity that comes with the S90’s advanced technology and powertrain.

32.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Volvo S90 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the S90 as a comfortable, refined sedan with strong safety credentials and a premium feel. Expert feedback for the newest reviewed year also points to a quiet cabin, smooth ride, and easy-to-use technology.

• 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, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you focus on well-kept examples with clean history reports and verify that the electronics and hybrid-related systems operate as expected.

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:

• 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-sedan character.
• R-Design: Adds a sportier appearance and sits above the entry trim.
• Inscription: Brings the most upscale feel, including Nappa leather, power adjustment, position memory, heating, ventilation, and available backrest massage in the test vehicle.
• Recharge T8 Inscription: Adds the plug-in hybrid powertrain, with 400 horsepower and 472 pound-feet of torque combined, plus the ability to drive on battery power for up to 21 miles.

What Volvo S90 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they usually offer more choices, more pricing spread, and easier comparison shopping. That combination often makes them the most popular used picks.

What is the Volvo S90's resale value?

Both model years show price declines, which can work in your favor if you want a lower entry point. The larger drop suggests stronger downward movement in one year than the other, while the smaller decline points to a bit more price stability. Overall, the pattern favors used buyers looking for value.

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 −8.33% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −5.36%.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 35% good and great deals, and the 2017 model has 33.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $16,116. The Volvo S90 offers a stylish, quiet, and upscale cabin that gives it a distinctly premium feel.

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 September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.