Used Volvo XC60 for Sale nearMalibu, CA

How much does the Volvo XC60 cost in today's market?

Used Volvo XC60 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Volvo XC60's current nationwide average price is $31,058, and its lowest point over the past year was $28,814. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Volvo XC60 a good car?

Yes — the Volvo XC60 is a strong pick if you want a luxury SUV with comfort, safety, and a premium cabin feel. The all-generations owner rating is 4.69/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the XC60 for its luxurious comfort, safety, and smooth driving experience. They also repeatedly highlight the high-quality interior and advanced technology, which help make it feel polished and easy to live with.

Expert reviews rate the 2018 and 2023 models among the highest across all years.

The main tradeoffs that show up in recent expert reviews are sluggish performance, poor fuel economy, and unimpressive driver assistance tech.

38.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Volvo XC60 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the XC60 for its comfort, safety, and premium feel, and expert reviews reinforce its strong cabin quality and everyday usability. Across the model years, the XC60 also earns repeated praise for its smooth ride and upscale character.

• Owners rate the Volvo XC60 between 3.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most worth watching on older, higher-mileage examples, where electronics and other age-related issues can become more important to inspect closely.

What should I look for when buying a used Volvo XC60?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 86.5% — 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:

• Fuel efficiency: The official EPA rating is 26 mpg in combined driving, but on a sunny 88-degree day, the XC60 T5 returned 24.7 mpg on our Southern California fuel-economy loop. On the extended mountainous vehicle evaluation route, we saw 21.7 mpg.

Which Volvo XC60 trim should I buy?

The 2026 Volvo XC60 offers these trims:

• Core: The entry trim starts the lineup and gives you the XC60’s core luxury-SUV character with the new Car UX infotainment setup.
• Plus: A step up in equipment that builds on the Core with more comfort and convenience.
• Ultra: The best-value trim, since it adds the sumptuously outfitted cabin and the upscale details that make the XC60 feel especially premium.
• Black Edition: A style-focused version that adds a darker appearance treatment for shoppers who want a more distinctive look.

What Volvo XC60 do most buyers choose?

The Volvo XC60 years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2023.

Those higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you the broadest selection of listings and the most shopping flexibility. They also line up with recent model-year pricing, which makes it easier to compare condition, equipment, and deal quality.

What is the Volvo XC60's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want more value for your money. The steepest drops are concentrated in older and mid-cycle years, while the newest model years are falling more slowly. That creates a useful spread of choices across the lineup, especially if you want to balance price against newer features.

The 2025, 2024, and 2015 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Volvo XC60 safe?

• 2026: 4/10
• 2023: 10/10
• 2022: 9/10
• 2021: 9/10
• 2018: 10/10

For the safest used buy, the 2018 and 2023 models both post the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Volvo XC60 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −2.1% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −8.04%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 38.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $42,764. The Volvo XC60 offers a calm, upscale cabin that makes it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: A turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine generates 247 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque, and the official EPA rating is 26 mpg in combined driving.
• Tech: Volvo Car UX powers the infotainment system, and the XC60 includes Google built-in plus Google Maps, Google Assistant, Google Gemini, and Google Play.
• Safety: The XC60 adds forward-collision warning that identifies large animals, pedestrians, and cyclists, along with oncoming collision mitigation braking and intersection braking assist.
• Starting price: Prices range from $51,095 to $62,195, including the $1,395 destination charge.

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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.