Used Volvo S90 for Sale near South Carolina

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 $19,398, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $16,560 over the past year. 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 a polished cabin, comfortable ride, and advanced safety tech. The all-generations owner rating is 4.9/5 across every model year in the data. Owners consistently praise the S90 for its luxurious interior, smooth handling, spacious cabin, and high-tech features, while also noting 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 by experts center on electric range and the added complexity that comes with the plug-in hybrid setup. 35.6% 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, refined driving manners, and a premium-feeling cabin. Expert feedback for the newest reviewed year also points to a quiet ride, smooth power delivery, and a well-finished interior.

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

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you prioritize well-kept examples and verify service history, especially on higher-mileage cars.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 76.2% — 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 driver-assistance system with adaptive cruise control
• Infotainment: Sensus Connect infotainment system 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 feel and a lower entry price.
• Inscription: Adds a more upscale cabin presentation, including Nappa leather, power adjustment, position memory, heating, and ventilation for the front seats, plus available backrest massage with the Lounge Package.
• R-Design: A higher-priced trim alongside Inscription that sits above the base model 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 tend to draw more shoppers because they usually offer more choices, more pricing spread, and easier comparison shopping. That can make them especially appealing if you want a broader pool of listings to evaluate.

What is the Volvo S90's resale value?

Prices are moving lower for both model years, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The declines are fairly close in size, so neither year stands out as dramatically stronger on resale than the other. Both years show meaningful softening, which can create better buying opportunities for shoppers.

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 −7.11% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −6.3%.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 35.1% good and great deals, and the 2017 model has 35.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $15,935. The Volvo S90 offers a refined, upscale cabin with a calm, premium character that makes it feel special every day.

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

How does the 2021 Volvo S90 compare to the 2026 Audi A6?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2021 Volvo S90:

• Pros: Stylish design, Quiet cabin, Easy-to-use technology.
• Cons: Unimpressive electric range.

2026 Audi A6:

• Pros: Powerful engine, Standard all-wheel drive, Spacious.
• Cons: Unimpressive interior materials, Poorly executed infotainment system, Unrefined driving experience.

Our experts score the 2021 Volvo S90 8/10 and the 2026 Audi A6 7/10. The Volvo leans into style, a quiet cabin, and simpler tech, while the Audi counters with more power, standard all-wheel drive, and more space. The Volvo's downside is its electric range, while the Audi's trade-offs center on interior quality, infotainment, and driving refinement.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.