Volvo models, prices and problems

By CarWhere Research · Updated

CarWhere’s Volvo hub collects free research for Volvo shoppers and owners: 7 model guides covering the XC90, XC60, XC40, EX30, EX90 and V60, used-buyer guides for the S60, 87 trim levels with dated Volvo MSRPs, 64 known issues and NHTSA recalls, plus VIN tools. Every page lists its sources.

Volvo’s US lineup is mostly SUVs — the XC40, XC60 and XC90 with mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, plus the electric EX30 and EX90 — alongside the V60 Cross Country wagon. The S60 sedan is covered as a used-buyer guide. These pages explain trims, prices, powertrains and the recalls NHTSA has documented.

Volvo models

Price, trims, engines, mpg, generations and problems for each Volvo line.

Volvo XC90NewThree-row luxury SUV, seats 6 or 7, all-wheel drive. From $62,445 (2026 MY); trims, engines, mpg, generations and problems.Volvo XC60NewTwo-row midsize luxury SUV, all-wheel drive. From $47,050 (2025 MY); trims, engines, mpg, generations and problems.Volvo XC40NewTwo-row subcompact luxury SUV, front- or all-wheel drive. From $40,650 (2025 MY); trims, engines, mpg, generations and problems.Volvo EX30NewSubcompact electric SUV, rear- or all-wheel drive. From $38,950 (2026 MY); trims, engines, mpg, generations and problems.Volvo EX90NewThree-row electric luxury SUV, seats 6 or 7. From $79,995 (2025 MY); trims, engines, mpg, generations and problems.Volvo V60NewMidsize luxury wagon (V60) and raised all-wheel-drive wagon (V60 Cross Country). From $50,300 (2025 MY); trims, engines, mpg, generations and problems.Volvo S60NewMidsize luxury sedan, front- or all-wheel drive. Used-buyer guide: generations, engines and known problems.

Volvo trim levels

Current and previous-generation trims with dated MSRPs, and the SUV lineup compared.

Volvo trim levels explainedNew87 trims across 7 Volvo models.Volvo SUV models comparedNewEvery current Volvo SUV side by side: price, power, mpg and size.XC90 trim levelsNewThe Volvo XC90 comes in Core, Plus and Ultra equipment levels, each with a B5 or B6 mild hybrid or the T8 plug-in hybrid.XC60 trim levelsNewThe Volvo XC60 comes in Core, Plus and Ultra, with Black Edition styling on Ultra and a separate T8 Polestar Engineered.XC40 trim levelsNewThe Volvo XC40 comes in Core, Plus and Ultra.EX30 trim levelsNewThe Volvo EX30 is sold in Plus and Ultra equipment levels.EX90 trim levelsNewThe Volvo EX90 comes in Plus and Ultra, each with Twin Motor or Twin Motor Performance power and six or seven seats.V60 trim levelsNewFor 2025 Volvo sold the V60 Cross Country B5 AWD in two levels, Plus at $50,300 and Ultra at $55,400, excluding destination.S60 trim levelsNewThe last US Volvo S60 price list (2024) offered Core, Plus and Ultimate levels in the Dark theme, plus Black Edition, with B5 FWD, B5 AWD or T8 plug-in hybrid power.

Volvo prices

Dealer invoice estimates and current incentives. Compare offers as a target discount off MSRP in dollars and percent, before rebates and without dealer add-ons.

XC90 dealer invoice priceEstimated dealer cost by trim.XC60 dealer invoice priceEstimated dealer cost by trim.XC40 dealer invoice priceEstimated dealer cost by trim.EX30 dealer invoice priceEstimated dealer cost by trim.EX90 dealer invoice priceEstimated dealer cost by trim.S60 dealer invoice priceEstimated dealer cost by trim.V60 dealer invoice priceEstimated dealer cost by trim.Volvo incentives and rebatesCurrent Volvo cash, lease and APR offers.Dealer invoice price by VINEstimate what the dealer paid for a specific new Volvo.

Buying a used Volvo

What goes wrong, which years drew complaints, and how values hold up.

Volvo known issues by modelNew64 documented problems and recalls across 7 models.XC90 problemsNewKnown issues by generation and NHTSA recall campaigns.XC60 problemsNewKnown issues by generation and NHTSA recall campaigns.XC40 problemsNewKnown issues by generation and NHTSA recall campaigns.EX30 problemsNewKnown issues by generation and NHTSA recall campaigns.EX90 problemsNewKnown issues by generation and NHTSA recall campaigns.V60 problemsNewKnown issues by generation and NHTSA recall campaigns.S60 problemsNewKnown issues by generation and NHTSA recall campaigns.Volvo recallsRecent Volvo recall campaigns.Is Volvo reliable?Volvo reliability from NHTSA complaints per vehicle sold, by model.XC90 years to avoidModel years ranked by owner-complaint volume.XC60 years to avoidModel years ranked by owner-complaint volume.S60 years to avoidModel years ranked by owner-complaint volume.V60 years to avoidModel years ranked by owner-complaint volume.Best XC90 yearsThe strongest model years to buy used.Best XC60 yearsThe strongest model years to buy used.Best S60 yearsThe strongest model years to buy used.Best V60 yearsThe strongest model years to buy used.How long do Volvo models last?Share of used Volvo models past 150,000 and 200,000 miles.XC90 depreciationMedian asking price by model year vs new.XC60 depreciationMedian asking price by model year vs new.XC40 depreciationMedian asking price by model year vs new.Find a Volvo for saleSearch live Volvo listings from dealers nationwide.

Decode a Volvo

Start from the VIN or the factory build record.

Free Volvo VIN decoderYear, model, body, engine and assembly plant from any 17-character Volvo VIN.Volvo build sheet by VINFactory colors, options and packages for a specific VIN, checked free before you pay.Volvo window sticker by VINWhere to find the original Monroney label and what it lists.Volvo specs by modelDimensions, capacities and powertrain specs for Volvo model years.

Volvo research by model

Volvo models with links to their guide, trim levels, known issues, years to avoid, dealer invoice and specs
ModelTrim levelsKnown issuesYears to avoidDealer invoiceSpecs
Volvo XC90XC90 trimsXC90 problemsXC90 years to avoidXC90 invoice2026 XC90 B5 specs
Volvo XC60XC60 trimsXC60 problemsXC60 years to avoidXC60 invoice2026 XC60 B5 specs
Volvo XC40XC40 trimsXC40 problems—XC40 invoice2026 XC40 B5 specs
Volvo EX30EX30 trimsEX30 problems—EX30 invoice2026 EX30 Twin Performance specs
Volvo EX90EX90 trimsEX90 problems—EX90 invoice2026 EX90 Twin Motor specs
Volvo S60S60 trimsS60 problemsS60 years to avoidS60 invoice2024 S60 B5 specs
Volvo V60V60 trimsV60 problemsV60 years to avoidV60 invoice2025 V60 Cross Country B5 specs

Know exactly how your Volvo was built at the factory.

See what a specific Volvo VIN was factory-built with. The CarWhere Volvo build sheet reconstructs factory colors, options and packages from licensed VIN-level build data — availability is checked free, and it is $9.99 only when detailed build data is found for that VIN.

Volvo build sheet by VIN

Frequently asked questions

What models does Volvo sell in the US?

CarWhere covers 6 current Volvo models: XC90, XC60, XC40, EX30, EX90 and V60. Each model guide lists the current price range, powertrains and generations with Volvo and EPA sources.

What is the cheapest new Volvo?

Of the models covered here, the Volvo EX30 has the lowest published starting price: $38,950 MSRP for the 2026 model year (Volvo-published 2026 starting MSRPs: EX30 Single Motor Plus $38,950 and EX30 Cross Country Twin Motor Ultra $48,150. Volvo's 2025 list put the Twin Motor Performance at $44,900 (Plus) and $46,600 (Ultra) excluding destination. We could not retrieve 2026 Twin Motor Performance pricing).

What do Volvo B5, B6 and T8 mean?

They name the powertrain, not the trim. B5 and B6 are turbocharged four-cylinder mild hybrids with a 48-volt system; T8 is the plug-in hybrid that pairs a gas engine with an electric motor and a rechargeable battery. Each model guide lists the output and EPA ratings for its versions.

How do I check a Volvo for recalls?

Enter the 17-character VIN on NHTSA’s recall lookup or ask a Volvo dealer to run it. Recall repairs are free. CarWhere’s known-issues pages list recall campaign numbers by model and generation.

How do I find out what options my Volvo has?

Start with the paperwork that came with the car. If it is lost, a build sheet reconstructed from the VIN shows factory colors, options and packages where detailed build data exists, and the free VIN decoder shows basics such as engine, body and plant.

Sources

Each linked page lists its own detailed sources. The hub's figures come from these datasets and references.

  1. CarWhere Volvo model guides (7 models) — CarWhere
  2. CarWhere Volvo trim-levels dataset (87 trims) — CarWhere
  3. CarWhere Volvo known-issues dataset (64 issues) — CarWhere
  4. Volvo Car USA newsroom — press releases, pricing and specifications — Volvo Car USA
  5. EPA fuel economy data — U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (fueleconomy.gov)
  6. Recalls Data (NHTSA recall campaigns) — U.S. Department of Transportation open data

Independent reference compiled by CarWhere — not affiliated with or endorsed by Volvo Car USA or Volvo Cars. Volvo, Recharge, Polestar Engineered and the model names are trademarks of their owners.