Used Volvo V60 for Sale near Virginia

How much does the Volvo V60 cost in today's market?

Used Volvo V60 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Volvo V60's current nationwide average price is $21,650, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $21,476 over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2018, 2020, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Volvo V60 a good car?

Yes — the Volvo V60 is a strong choice if you want a stylish wagon with a premium feel and a comfortable, practical cabin. The all-generations owner rating is 4.8/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its spaciousness, comfort, stylish design, solid build quality, and enjoyable driving experience. Expert reviews also reinforce the V60’s premium interior materials and great handling, while noting trade-offs in cargo space and base-engine performance.

Expert reviews rate the 2021 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs across recent expert-reviewed years are limited cargo space, a base engine that feels underwhelming, and some tech that can feel slow to respond.

32.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Volvo V60 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Volvo V60 as comfortable, well-built, and enjoyable to live with, and they also praise its spaciousness and stylish design. Expert feedback adds that the cabin feels premium and the driving experience is strong, which supports the V60’s reputation as a polished wagon.

• Owners rate the Volvo V60 between 4 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you verify maintenance history and choose a well-kept example.

What should I look for when buying a used Volvo V60?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 81.5% — 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’s standard driver-assist suite includes a driver-attention monitor, traffic-sign recognition, lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, run-off road mitigation, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian, cyclist, and large-animal detection, forward-collision warning, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.
• Infotainment: Volvo’s Sensus infotainment system includes a 9-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, 4G LTE WiFi hotspot, and Bluetooth.
• Fuel efficiency: FWD V60 models with the turbo-four engine get 27 mpg combined (23 mpg city, 34 mpg highway) EPA fuel-economy ratings, while the AWD V60 Cross Country is rated at 25 mpg combined (22 mpg city, 31 mpg highway).

Which Volvo V60 trim should I buy?

The 2021 Volvo V60 offers these trims:

• Momentum: The entry trim uses the T5 powertrain with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, making it the value-focused choice.
• Cross Country: This version adds all-wheel drive, plastic body cladding, and a raised ride height with 8 inches of ground clearance, giving you the most rugged setup in the lineup.
• Inscription: This trim adds extra chrome and a more upscale look, and it starts higher than the Momentum.
• R-Design: This trim adds a sportier motif and shares the T5 powertrain with the Momentum and Inscription.
• Polestar Engineered: This top trim adds the T8 plug-in hybrid powertrain with 415 hp and 494 lb-ft of torque, plus all-wheel drive and the most performance-focused setup in the range.

What Volvo V60 do most buyers choose?

The Volvo V60 years with the most listings are 2025, 2016, and 2024.

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare prices, trims, and condition. They also tend to be the years buyers return to most often because inventory is deeper and deal opportunities are easier to find.

What is the Volvo V60's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the model years listed, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The steepest drops are concentrated in some of the higher-priced examples, while a few years have moved down only slightly.

The 2016 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2016, 2018, and 2025 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Volvo V60 safe?

• 2021: 9/10

The 2021 Volvo V60 includes Volvo’s standard driver-assist suite with lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, run-off road mitigation, automatic emergency braking, forward-collision warning, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, driver-attention monitoring, and traffic-sign recognition.

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

Should I buy a used Volvo V60 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −5.54% versus a year ago, and the 2020 model is at −11.2%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.3% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $39,732. The Volvo V60 offers a stylish wagon shape with a premium cabin and a comfortable, refined driving character.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Volvo offers three distinct drivetrain options for the 2021 V60 wagon, including a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine making 250 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, plus a T8 plug-in hybrid powertrain with 415 hp and 494 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: The V60 gets a 9-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, 4G LTE WiFi hotspot, and Bluetooth.
• Safety: The latest model adds a driver-attention monitor, traffic-sign recognition, lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, run-off road mitigation, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian, cyclist, and large-animal detection, forward-collision warning, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.
• Starting price: Pricing for the 2021 Volvo V60 starts at $41,945 for the base FWD T5 Momentum trim level.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2021 Volvo V60 compare to the 2022 BMW 3 Series?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2021 Volvo V60:

• Pros: Stylish design, Great handling, Premium interior materials.
• Cons: Not much cargo space, Underwhelming base engine.

2022 BMW 3 Series:

• Pros: Fun to drive, Multiple powertrain options, Easy-to-use technology.
• Cons: Manual transmission not available, Advanced safety features are not standard, Stereo is lacking.

Our experts score the 2021 Volvo V60 8/10 and the 2022 BMW 3 Series 8.7/10. The Volvo leans into style, premium materials, and handling, while the BMW emphasizes driving fun, broader powertrain choice, and easier tech. The BMW also posts slightly stronger fuel economy and a higher expert score, while the Volvo brings the wagon body style and a more distinctive design.

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