Volvo XC40 Depreciation
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Volvo XC40 lists at $23,272 — 54.1% below the $50,731 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $29,466 (41.9% below new). Median odometer at that age: 55,101 miles.
By the CarWhere Research Team · Live US listing medians · Updated 2026-10-25
| Model year | Age | Median asking price | vs new today | Median miles | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (new) | — | $50,731 | — | — | 6983 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | $34,374 | −32.2% | 14,032 | 424 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | $32,017 | −36.9% | 26,803 | 744 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | $29,466 | −41.9% | 31,481 | 830 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | $24,899 | −50.9% | 52,710 | 193 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | $23,272 | −54.1% | 55,101 | 273 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | $21,145 | −58.3% | 65,292 | 162 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | $18,995 | −62.6% | 77,437 | 191 |
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings (min 40 per point) vs the Volvo XC40's median new price today. Live market data, not book-value estimates. Updated 2026-10-25.
Buying a used Volvo XC40? Two checks before the price.
Benchmark the asking price against what buyers actually paid. Cross-shopping? Compare curves in the 182-model depreciation study.
FAQ
How much does a Volvo XC40 depreciate?
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Volvo XC40 lists at $23,272 — 54.1% below the $50,731 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $29,466 (41.9% below new). Median odometer at that age: 55,101 miles. These are asking-price medians from live US dealer inventory (273 listings behind the 5-year figure), not book-value estimates.
What's the best age to buy a used Volvo XC40?
The steepest part of this curve is year 3 → 4, where it sheds another 9 points. Buying just after a steep drop means the previous owner paid it; the Volvo XC40's year-by-year table above shows exactly where the price settles.
Is a used Volvo XC40 a good deal versus new?
A 3-year-old Volvo XC40 saves about $21,265 versus new (41.9% below) with a median 31,481 miles on the clock. Whether that's the right trade depends on the model year — check the reliability record before the price.
Where does this data come from?
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings via licensed vehicle-data providers, aggregated per model year (minimum 40 listings per point) and compared with the Volvo XC40's median new price today (6983 new listings). Refreshed 2026-10-25. Republish with attribution to CarWhere (carwhere.com).