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.

726 Used Volvo XC90 cars for sale

Volvo XC902021 (71) - 2.0 B5 MHEV R-Design Auto 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£28,975

2L
79.3K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
SUV

Junction 17 Cars Grantham

01733794335 *

Volvo XC902015 (65) - 2.0 D5 Inscription Geartronic 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£15,750

2L
126.6K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
SUV

Anthonys Autos

01722445487 *

Volvo XC902006 - 2.4 D5 SE 5dr Geartronic [185]

Low Mileage

£6,799

2.4L
86.8K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
SUV

Saver Motors

01919333978 *

Volvo XC902018 (68) - 2.0 D5 PowerPulse Inscription SUV 5dr Diesel Auto 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) (235 ps)

Low Mileage

£27,495

£556/pm (HP)

2L
47.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
SUV

Eclipse Car Sales Ltd

02392006073 *

4.5/5 Stars

Volvo XC902012 (12) - 2.4 D5 [200] SE 5dr Geartronic 7 SEATS

Low Mileage

£15,000

£294/pm (HP)

2.4L
49.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
SUV

KLAW MOTORS

02039537452 *

Volvo XC902023 (23) - 2.0 B5D [235] Plus Dark 5dr AWD Geartronic

£32,995

£522/pm (PCP)

2L
84.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
SUV

Brownlow Cars

01325527847 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volvo XC902021 (71) - 2.0 B5 MHEV R-Design Pro SUV 5dr Diesel Hybrid Auto 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) (235 p

£29,495

2L
97.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
SUV

YCC Motorstore

01772957427 *

4.7/5 Stars

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

£9,580

£180/pm (HP)

2.4L
104.1K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
SUV

SMS Motors

01144786434 *

Volvo XC902022 - Plus, B5 AWD mild hybrid, Petrol, Dark, 7 Seats (Towbar) 5-Door

£36,490

2L
43.7K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
SUV

Riverside Volvo Leeds

01138875441 *

Volvo XC902020 (70) - 2.0 B6P [300] R DESIGN Pro 5dr AWD Geartronic Petrol Estate

£35,893

2L
47.9K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
SUV

Vertu Volvo Yeovil

01935311757 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volvo XC902018 (18) - 2.0 D5 PowerPulse R DESIGN 5dr AWD Geartronic

Low Mileage

£24,225

£340/pm (PCP)

2L
23.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
SUV

Simply Motors

02037636624 *

2.4/5 Stars

Volvo XC902025 (75) - Ultra, T8 AWD Plug-in hybrid, Electric/Petrol, Dark, 7 Seats 5-Door

£61,990

2L
6.5K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
SUV

Stoneacre Harrogate Volvo

01432801658 *

Volvo XC902022 (72) - Plus, B5 AWD mild hybrid, Diesel, Dark, 7 Seats ( 21' Alloys ) 5-Door

£39,450

£563/pm (PCP)

2L
35.9K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
SUV

TMS Volvo Leicester

01164646065 *

Volvo XC902025 - 2.0 B5P Ultra Dark 5dr AWD Geartronic

£52,357

£861/pm (PCP)

2L
11.1K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
SUV

Waylands Volvo Swindon

01793268763 *

4.5/5 Stars

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

Reduced

£30,990

£616/pm (HP)

2L
60.2K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
SUV

LKC Motors

01909491436 *

4/5 Stars

Volvo XC902022 - 2.0 T8 [455] RC PHEV Inscription Pro 5dr AWD Auto

Low Mileage

£42,149

£768/pm (PCP)

2L
27.6K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
SUV

Motorpoint Burnley

01282504324 *

Volvo XC902017 - h T8 Twin Engine Momentum Pro 5-Door

Low Mileage

£23,490

£462/pm (HP)

2L
62.0K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
SUV

DVP Car Sales Ltd

02039484651 *

3.6/5 Stars

Volvo XC902010 (10) - 2.4 D5 Active Geartronic AWD 5dr

£4,990

2.4L
150.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
SUV

Syston Autos LTD

01162165591 *

0/5 Stars

Volvo XC902019 (19) - 2.0 D5 PowerPulse R-Design SUV 5dr Diesel Auto 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) (235 ps)

£27,650

£484/pm (PCP)

2L
62.6K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
SUV

Deeside Motor Centre Ltd

01244565351 *

Volvo XC902025 - Ultra, T8 AWD Plug-in hybrid, Electric/Petrol, Dark, 7 Seats 5-Door

£64,360

£1,416/pm (HP)

2L
3.5K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
SUV

Waylands Volvo Bristol

01172331377 *

4.5/5 Stars

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

Volvo XC90 video review

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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?

726 Used Volvo XC90 cars for sale

Volvo XC902021 (71) - 2.0 B5 MHEV R-Design Auto 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Volvo XC902015 (65) - 2.0 D5 Inscription Geartronic 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Volvo XC902006 - 2.4 D5 SE 5dr Geartronic [185]

Volvo XC902018 (68) - 2.0 D5 PowerPulse Inscription SUV 5dr Diesel Auto 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) (235 ps)

Volvo XC902012 (12) - 2.4 D5 [200] SE 5dr Geartronic 7 SEATS

Volvo XC902023 (23) - 2.0 B5D [235] Plus Dark 5dr AWD Geartronic

Volvo XC902021 (71) - 2.0 B5 MHEV R-Design Pro SUV 5dr Diesel Hybrid Auto 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) (235 p

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

Volvo XC902022 - Plus, B5 AWD mild hybrid, Petrol, Dark, 7 Seats (Towbar) 5-Door

Volvo XC902020 (70) - 2.0 B6P [300] R DESIGN Pro 5dr AWD Geartronic Petrol Estate

Volvo XC902018 (18) - 2.0 D5 PowerPulse R DESIGN 5dr AWD Geartronic

Volvo XC902025 (75) - Ultra, T8 AWD Plug-in hybrid, Electric/Petrol, Dark, 7 Seats 5-Door

Volvo XC902022 (72) - Plus, B5 AWD mild hybrid, Diesel, Dark, 7 Seats ( 21' Alloys ) 5-Door

Volvo XC902025 - 2.0 B5P Ultra Dark 5dr AWD Geartronic

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

Volvo XC902022 - 2.0 T8 [455] RC PHEV Inscription Pro 5dr AWD Auto

Volvo XC902017 - h T8 Twin Engine Momentum Pro 5-Door

Volvo XC902010 (10) - 2.4 D5 Active Geartronic AWD 5dr

Volvo XC902019 (19) - 2.0 D5 PowerPulse R-Design SUV 5dr Diesel Auto 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) (235 ps)

Volvo XC902025 - Ultra, T8 AWD Plug-in hybrid, Electric/Petrol, Dark, 7 Seats 5-Door

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?