Which is the most popular engine in the Volvo XC90?

The diesel engine has been the most popular, with the most recent one providing efficiency of 36.7mpg. The 2.0 D5 outputs 231bhp to create a 0-60mph time of 7.6 seconds and a top speed of 137mph.

Which are the most popular trim levels?

The new XC90 comes in three trims: Core, Plus and Ultra. Yet the most popular was an older trim, known as the R Design. This trim has proven to be popular with its sportier design, full LED lights, electric leather seats and sharper handling thanks to a sporty suspension setup.

What optional extras should I look out for?

For optimal comfort, customers should look out for the front seat ventilation and massage function. There are also premium sound systems available from Harman Kardon or Bowers & Wilkins.

Is the Volvo XC90 a good family car?

Yes, with seven seats that are spacious and supportive, the XC90 is a fantastic family car. The middle row of seats can be slid backwards or reclined separately from the others, allowing for a customised cabin space.

Is there a hybrid version of the Volvo XC90?

Yes, look out for the 2.0-litre T8 h plug-in hybrid configuration. The most recent iteration makes 448bhp and is very fast with a 0-60mph time of 5.2 seconds. With a full charge, it can provide up to 55.3 miles of electric-only travel. Older versions of the T8 h were slightly slower and only offered around 27 miles of electric travel.

Is the Volvo XC90 available as an automatic?

Most XC90s are equipped with an automatic gearbox. There was a manual transmission offered, but only for a short time, so these are much harder to find than the automatics among used cars.

Is there a four-wheel drive version available?

Yes, Volvo has equipped every XC90 with standard all-wheel drive. With the added capability, drivers have more confidence when navigating rough terrain or if the roads are slippery, thanks to the added traction and grip.

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Volvo XC902019 (19) - 2.0h T8 Twin Engine 11.6kWh Inscription Pro SUV 5dr Petrol Plug-in Hybrid A

£29,950

2L
57.2K
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Automatic
SUV

Reynolds Motor Group

01268988968 *

0/5 Stars

Volvo XC902017 (67) - 2.0h T8 Twin Engine 10.4kWh R-Design Pro SUV 5dr Petrol Plug-in Hybrid Auto

£25,998

£514/pm (HP)

2L
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Deeside Motor Centre Ltd

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Volvo XC902009 (59) - 2.4 D5 Active SUV 5dr Diesel Manual AWD (219 g/km 182 bhp)

£3,400

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Volvo XC902010 (60) - 2.4 D5 SE Lux 5dr Geartronic

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Swift Cars

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Volvo XC902017 (67) - 2.0h T8 Twin Engine 10.4kWh R-Design Pro SUV 5dr Petrol Plug-in Hybrid Auto

Low Mileage

£27,995

£555/pm (HP)

2L
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VGS (HIGH WYCOMBE) LIMITED

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4/5 Stars

Volvo XC902025 - Ultra, B5 AWD Mild hybrid, Petrol, Dark, 7 Seats 5-Door

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Riverside Volvo Leeds

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Volvo XC902017 (67) - 2.0 T6 Inscription SUV 5dr Petrol Auto 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) (320 ps)

Low Mileage

£23,490

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Bedford Car Centre

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Volvo XC902018 (68) - 2.0 D5 PowerPulse R-Design Pro Auto 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

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£31,989

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ZRA Motors

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£54,791

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Volvo XC902020 - 2.0 B5P [250] R DESIGN 5dr AWD Gtron

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Low Mileage

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The Van Centre Bury

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Reduced

£30,990

£616/pm (HP)

2L
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LKC Motors

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4/5 Stars

Volvo XC902022 - 2.0 B5P [250] Inscription Pro 5dr AWD Gtron

£36,995

£592/pm (PCP)

2L
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Ballyrobert at Mallusk

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Volvo XC902019 - 2.0 T8 [390] Hybrid R DESIGN 5dr AWD Gtron

£23,995

£480/pm (PCP)

2L
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2L
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Riverside Volvo Doncaster

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£31,495

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Exclusive Motor Company Ltd

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4.8/5 Stars

Volvo XC902020 (70) - 2.0h T8 Twin Engine Recharge 11.6kWh R-Design Auto 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

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Sandles Car Supermarket

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4.7/5 Stars

Volvo XC902019 - 2.0 T5 [250] R DESIGN Pro 5dr AWD Gtron

£27,990

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Why buy a used Volvo XC90?

The Volvo XC90 will provide you with a first-class experience. This luxury seven-seater SUV is one of the most desirable cars on the market, but you can get one for a surprisingly low price by searching on MOTORS for a used Volvo XC90.

Used Volvo XC90 snapshot review

Author: Jack Evans

Pros

Outstanding comfort and refinement
Quality interior
Enough room for seven adults

Cons

Petrol engines don’t suit XC90’s character
High list price when new
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay optional extras on older models

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Used Volvo XC90 buying guide

Engines and transmissions

Volvo offers an extensive option of engines – petrol, hybrid and diesel. These are paired to an automatic gearbox (manual was only offered for a short time) and standard four-wheel drive.

Petrol

2.0 B5 outputs 246bhp for a 0-60mph time of 7.5 seconds and a top speed of 112mph.
2.0 B6 produces 295bhp, reducing the 0-60mph time to 6.5 seconds, but still with a 112mph top speed.
Newer 2.0 T8 plug-in hybrid configuration generates 448bhp with a 0-60mph time of 5.2 seconds and up to 55 miles of electric-only travel.
Older 2.0 T8 is a plug-in hybrid configuration creating 401bhp for a 5.3-second 0-60mph time, plus 27 miles of electric-only travel.
First-generation variants included a 3.2-litre V6 engine that produced 234bhp.

Diesel

2.0 D5 offers 231bhp with a top speed of 137mph and a 0-60mph time of 7.6 seconds, with an efficiency rating of 36.7mpg.
Earlier diesel variants included a 197bhp 2.0-litre and a 182bhp 2.4-litre.

Practicality

With a seven-seater configuration, the XC90 is a practical family car that provides passengers with a great deal of space and luxurious surroundings.

Interior space

Front seats are highly adjustable and very supportive.
Middle row has three individual seats that slide and recline for optimal comfort.
Middle row folds easily to allow access to the third row, which is sized for children or smaller adults.
ISOFIX anchor points secure child seats.

Boot space

302 litres of boot space with all seven seats in use, which is larger than the Land Rover Discovery.
Folding down the third row increases the space to 680 litres, more than the Mercedes-Benz GLE and BMW X5.
PHEV reduces the boot space slightly to 260 litres (back) and 640 litres (after second row).
Putting down all the back seats creates 1,951 litres of space.

Safety

Perfect five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP in 2015.
Adult occupant rating is 97%.
Safety assist rating is 94%, with child occupant rating at 87%.
Standard kit includes low-speed automatic braking, lane departure warning, distance alert, traffic sign recognition, stability control and automatic headlight levelling.

Technology

9.0-inch infotainment touchscreen reduces the need for dials and buttons.
Large 12.0-inch digital driver display is easy to read.
Apple CarPlay connectivity for compatible Apple smartphones.

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Used Volvo XC90 snapshot review

Author: Jack Evans

Pros

Cons

Engines and transmissions

Practicality

Safety

Technology

First Generation (2002-2014)

Second Generation (2015 to 2021)

Which is the most popular engine in the Volvo XC90?

Which are the most popular trim levels?

What optional extras should I look out for?

Is the Volvo XC90 a good family car?

Is there a hybrid version of the Volvo XC90?

Is the Volvo XC90 available as an automatic?

Is there a four-wheel drive version available?

733 Used Volvo XC90 cars for sale

Volvo XC902019 (19) - 2.0h T8 Twin Engine 11.6kWh Inscription Pro SUV 5dr Petrol Plug-in Hybrid A

Volvo XC902017 (67) - 2.0h T8 Twin Engine 10.4kWh R-Design Pro SUV 5dr Petrol Plug-in Hybrid Auto

Volvo XC902025 - 2.0 B5P Plus Dark 5dr AWD Geartronic

Volvo XC902009 (59) - 2.4 D5 Active SUV 5dr Diesel Manual AWD (219 g/km 182 bhp)

Volvo XC902010 (60) - 2.4 D5 SE Lux 5dr Geartronic

Volvo XC902017 (67) - 2.0h T8 Twin Engine 10.4kWh R-Design Pro SUV 5dr Petrol Plug-in Hybrid Auto

Volvo XC902025 - Ultra, B5 AWD Mild hybrid, Petrol, Dark, 7 Seats 5-Door

Volvo XC902017 (67) - 2.0 T6 Inscription SUV 5dr Petrol Auto 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) (320 ps)

Volvo XC902018 (68) - 2.0 D5 PowerPulse R-Design Pro Auto 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Volvo XC902014 (64) - 2.4 D5 [200] ES 5dr Geartronic

Volvo XC902025 - 2.0 B5P Ultra Dark 5dr AWD Geartronic

Volvo XC902020 - 2.0 B5P [250] R DESIGN 5dr AWD Gtron

Volvo XC902014 (64) - 2.4 D5 SE Lux SUV 5dr Diesel Geartronic 4WD Euro 5 (200 ps)

Volvo XC902019 - 2.0 T6 R-Design Pro Auto 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Volvo XC902022 - 2.0 B5P [250] Inscription Pro 5dr AWD Gtron

Volvo XC902019 - 2.0 T8 [390] Hybrid R DESIGN 5dr AWD Gtron

Volvo XC902025 - Plus, B5 AWD Mild hybrid, Petrol, Dark, 7 Seats 5-Door

Volvo XC902020 (70) - 2.0h T8 Twin Engine Recharge 11.6kWh Inscription Pro Auto 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) 5-Door

Volvo XC902020 (70) - 2.0h T8 Twin Engine Recharge 11.6kWh R-Design Auto 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Volvo XC902019 - 2.0 T5 [250] R DESIGN Pro 5dr AWD Gtron

Why buy a used Volvo XC90?

Used Volvo XC90 snapshot review

Author: Jack Evans

Pros

Cons

Volvo XC90 video review

Used Volvo XC90 buying guide

Engines and transmissions

Practicality

Safety

Technology

Different generations of used Volvo XC90

First Generation (2002-2014)

Second Generation (2015 to 2021)

Used Volvo XC90 FAQ's

Which is the most popular engine in the Volvo XC90?

Which are the most popular trim levels?

What optional extras should I look out for?

Is the Volvo XC90 a good family car?

Is there a hybrid version of the Volvo XC90?

Is the Volvo XC90 available as an automatic?

Is there a four-wheel drive version available?