Used Volvo S90 for Sale near Missouri

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 $20,743, and over the past year that nationwide average reached a low of $16,588. 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 strong choice if you want a luxury sedan with broad owner appeal and a polished overall character. 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 highlight the car’s stylish design and high-tech feel, while noting that the electronics 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 testing center on the plug-in hybrid’s electric range and the complexity of the powertrain. Even so, the S90’s comfort, quiet cabin, and refined driving feel keep it appealing for used luxury shoppers.

32.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Volvo S90 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Volvo S90 as a comfortable, upscale sedan with strong safety appeal and a refined driving experience. Expert testing also points to a quiet cabin, smooth ride, and polished overall execution.

• 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 that its electronics and safety systems are working as intended.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 76.6% — 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: 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, design, and technology.
• Inscription: Adds a more upscale feel with Nappa leather, power-adjustable front seats, heating and ventilation, and available backrest massage.
• R-Design: A sportier trim choice in the lineup, positioned alongside Inscription above Momentum.
• Recharge T8 Inscription: The plug-in hybrid trim, pairing the Inscription equipment with electrified performance and the most advanced powertrain in the lineup.

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 inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right color, mileage, and price combination. They also tend to be the years buyers see most often when shopping used, which helps keep them popular.

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 stronger downward movement in one year, while the smaller decline suggests the other has softened less. Together, they show a market that has become more favorable for buyers.

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 −9.72% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −5.13%.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 34.5% good and great deals, and the 2017 model has 33.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $15,916. The Volvo S90 offers a calm, upscale cabin that makes it especially appealing for everyday luxury driving.

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 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.