Used Volvo V60 for Sale near West Columbia, SC

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 $22,469, and its lowest point over the past year was $21,943. Recently, prices have come down for the 2020, 2024, 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 everyday usefulness. The all-generations owner rating is 4.8/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the V60 for its spaciousness, comfort, stylish design, solid build quality, and enjoyable driving experience. The 2021 model stands out for its stylish design, great handling, and premium interior materials, while the newest model-year feedback also points to a practical, refined character.

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

The main trade-offs across recent expert-reviewed years center on cargo space, the base engine, and some tech and audio shortcomings.

33.6% 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 the expert review data reinforces that impression with praise for its premium interior materials and refined driving character. The model also earns strong safety recognition and a reputation for solid everyday usability.

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

For long-term ownership, you should still check service history carefully and focus on well-kept examples, especially if you want the strongest mix of comfort, quality, and low-stress ownership.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 83.6% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2018 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). The V60 T8 Polestar Engineered plug-in hybrid also offers 22 miles of all-electric range, with an efficiency rating of 69 MPGe combined. It also gets 30 mpg combined in hybrid mode.

Which Volvo V60 trim should I buy?

The 2021 Volvo V60 offers these trims:

• Momentum: The entry point with the T5 powertrain, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine making 250 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive.
• Cross Country: The best-value trim for shoppers who want standard all-wheel drive, a raised ride height, and a more rugged appearance, while keeping the same T5 powertrain.
• Inscription: Adds a more upscale look with extra chrome and the T5 powertrain.
• R-Design: Adds a sportier motif and the T5 powertrain.
• Polestar Engineered: The performance-focused trim with the T8 plug-in hybrid powertrain, all-wheel drive, 415 hp, and 494 lb-ft of torque.

What Volvo V60 do most buyers choose?

The Volvo V60 years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2026.

Higher-volume years tend to be the easiest places to shop because you usually get more choices, more pricing spread, and a better chance of finding the color, mileage, and equipment mix you want.

What is the Volvo V60's resale value?

Most of the listed model years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you want to buy used. One model year is rising, and a couple are changing only slightly, so the pricing picture is mixed rather than uniform.

The 2016, 2018, and 2015 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 −7.57% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −8.46%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $39,560. The Volvo V60 offers a premium cabin with stylish design and everyday usefulness.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model-year expert data points to a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 250 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, plus a T8 plug-in hybrid setup with 415 hp and 494 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: The latest model-year expert data includes a 9-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, and a 4G LTE WiFi hotspot.
• Safety: The latest model-year expert data adds a standard driver-assist suite with lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, run-off road mitigation, automatic emergency braking, forward-collision warning, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.
• Starting price: $41,945

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 V60 leans into style, handling, and a premium cabin, while the BMW 3 Series emphasizes driving fun, more powertrain choices, and easier tech. The Volvo’s cargo space and base engine are the main compromises, while the BMW’s safety equipment and stereo are the bigger trade-offs.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.