In the early twentieth century, the Volvo company was created in Sweden by SFK Assar Gabrielsson. Since its origin, they have created high-end, European-style luxury vehicles for the upscale driver. This article will walk you through everything you need to know about Volvo before buying one of their vehicles.

Influence of Other Companies

Other companies have been influencing Volvo since its origin. They have purchased stock in Mitsubishi and have partnered with the Ford Motor Company. In 1999, the company was sold to Ford. From 1999-2010, they were a part of Ford’s Premier Automotive Group (PAG). In 2010, Volvo was bought by the Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, owner of Geely Automobile in China.

Volvo Sales

By 2015, the company had sold over 500,000 vehicles in one year globally. This was a first in the company’s history and a tribute to their dedication to beginning quality luxury vehicles to the world.

In the U.S., the company had consistently sold over 100,000 models per year from 2000-2007. However, sales dropped to only 73,102 in 2008 because of the recession. According to statistics from CarSalesBase, it was not until 2019 that they were able to break 100,000 units. They were not affected by the pandemic saleswise.

The chart above shows the growth percentages and sales units since 1959, shortly after the company began exporting cars to the U.S.

Volvo Sales

Many Different Models

Volvo has a wide selection of vehicles for purchase. Here’s a list of the ones currently available:

Model

Avg Asking Price

Picture

Description

Used: $29,590

New: $50,900

The XC90 can seat up to seven people. It features a 360 degree camera, 95% cabin air cleaning, and all-wheel drive.

Used: $18,014

New: $42,650

The XC60 has a built-in Google smart system and a 360 degree camera. It has SUV capability and has 95% cabin air cleaning.

Used: $33,590

New: $35,100

The XC40 has SUV capability and is up to the BLIS standard. It features a 360 degree camera and all-wheel drive. 

Used: $19,390

New: $52,850

As Volvo’s larger luxury sedan, the S90 features a Google built-in interactive system, 360 degree camera, 95% cabin air cleaning, and full LED light technology.

Used: $10,990

New: $39,250

As the smaller of the two sedans the Volvo offers, the S60 offers mild hybrid electrification and can go from 0-60 mph in 6.2 seconds. It also features a 360 degree camera and 95% cabin air cleaning.

Used: $35,293

New: $56,200

This station wagon isn’t like the one from the 1970s. It has evolved, offering all-wheel drive, 95% cabin air cleaning, and 204mm ground clearance. It also has a towing capacity of 5,291 pounds.

Used: $21,689

New: $46,200

Similar to the V90, the V60 Cross Country is the modern luxury station wagon. It features all-wheel drive, 8.2” ground clearance, and a 360 camera. It also has 22.9 cubic feet of cargo space.

The following models are available in pure electric:

  • C40 Recharge ($58,750)
  • XC40 Recharge ($51,700)

The following models are available as plug-in hybrids:

  • XC90 Recharge ($68,400)
  • XC60 Recharge ($54,540)
  • S90 Recharge ($61,050)
  • S60 Recharge ($47,650)
  • V60 Recharge ($67,300)

Geographic Popularity

Although the company originated in Sweden, they have seen outstanding success on an international level. They began exporting cars in 1955 and haven’t stopped since. In 1974, the United States was the company’s largest market. They were selling more cars in the U.S. than anywhere else in the world, which meant even more success. By 2018, they had opened a manufacturing plant in the U.S., which helped to reduce exportation costs.

The Chinese market also loved Volvo vehicles, enough so that they opened a manufacturing plant in Chengdu in 2013.

Currently, Volvo cars are sold in Europe, Asia, and the United States.

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Volvo We Recently Purchased

Year Make Model Trim Mileage Start & Drive? Any Damage or Issues? City State Purchase Price Purchase Date
2007 VOLVO XC90 3.2 185,250 Yes, it starts and drives Front End Damage Wilmer TX $374 9/2/2023
2005 VOLVO VN Base 475,000 Yes, it starts and drives Mechanical Problems BARTLETT IL $3,080 9/2/2023
2007 VOLVO S80 None 83,600 No, it starts but doesn't drive Undercarriage Damage Newton MA $347 9/2/2023
2014 VOLVO S60 T5 61,750 No, it doesn't start Mechanical Problems New Britain PA $1,375 9/7/2023
2008 VOLVO S40 2.4I 171,000 Yes, it starts and drives Minor Scratches or Dents HOUSTON TX $411 9/8/2023
2013 VOLVO S60 Base 123,500 No, it doesn't start Mechanical Problems OLIVEHURST CA $602 9/8/2023
2011 VOLVO VN VNL VNL 551,215 No, it starts but doesn't drive Mechanical Problems Suffolk VA $4,400 9/9/2023
2000 VOLVO VN VNM 949,037 No, it doesn't start Mechanical Problems Suffolk VA $1,100 9/9/2023
2012 VOLVO S80 3.2 3.2 152,000 Yes, it starts and drives Mechanical Problems Waco TX $770 9/12/2023
2011 VOLVO XC90 3.2 None 190,000 No, it doesn't start Stripped Vehicle Nashua NH $550 9/12/2023
2014 VOLVO S60 T5 T5 67,952 No, it doesn't start Mechanical Problems Tomball TX $2,024 9/13/2023
1987 VOLVO 740 GLE GLE 99,463 No, it doesn't start Mechanical Problems Kent WA $270 9/14/2023
2010 VOLVO VN VNL VNL 190,000 No, it doesn't start Mechanical Problems UPPR MARLBORO MD $4,400 9/14/2023
2015 VOLVO VN VNL Base 855,000 Yes, it starts and drives Rear End Damage Las Vegas NV $4,400 9/15/2023
1990 VOLVO 240 BASE DL 160,550 No, it starts but doesn't drive Side Damage Des Moines IA $349 9/15/2023
2016 VOLVO XC90 T6 T6 123,500 No, it starts but doesn't drive Mechanical Problems SNOHOMISH WA $7,700 9/15/2023
2018 VOLVO VN VNL VNL 885,400 Yes, it starts and drives Minor Scratches or Dents Kansas City KS $12,650 9/15/2023
2007 VOLVO S60 2.5T 2.5T 276,450 Yes, it starts and drives Mechanical Problems ANCHORAGE AK $268 9/19/2023
1990 VOLVO 240 BASE BASE 304,000 Yes, it starts and drives Front End Damage Fallbrook CA $297 9/19/2023
2006 VOLVO S40 2.4I 2.4I 114,000 Yes, it starts and drives Mechanical Problems Windsor NJ $275 9/22/2023
2012 VOLVO S60 T5 T5 85,310 Yes, it starts and drives Mechanical Problems Fort Worth TX $823 9/22/2023
2016 VOLVO XC90 T6 T6 133,000 Yes, it starts and drives Mechanical Problems Des Moines IA $10,047 9/22/2023
2007 VOLVO S40 2.4I 2.4I 111,150 Yes, it starts and drives Mechanical Problems Los Angeles CA $146 9/23/2023
2014 VOLVO S60 T5 T5 190,000 No, it doesn't start Mechanical Problems CAPE MAY CH NJ $858 9/23/2023
2012 VOLVO S60 T5 T5 192,850 Yes, it starts and drives Front End Damage PINEVILLE NC $515 9/23/2023
1984 VOLVO 244 DL DL 138,700 No, it starts but doesn't drive Front End Damage Seaside CA $215 9/26/2023
2015 VOLVO V60 PLATIN PLATINUM 118,750 No, it doesn't start Mechanical Problems Trumbull CT $2,200 9/26/2023
2015 VOLVO XC60 T5 T5 131,100 No, it doesn't start Mechanical Problems Baton Rouge LA $2,310 9/26/2023
2012 VOLVO VN VNL Base 1,011,862 Yes, it starts and drives Minor Scratches or Dents Willowbrook IL $8,800 9/27/2023
2019 VOLVO S60 T5 MOM T5 MOMENTUM 31,350 No, it doesn't start All Over Damage Creve Coeur MO $4,400 9/27/2023
2013 VOLVO VN VNL VNL 810,350 No, it doesn't start Mechanical Problems Lebanon TN $5,753 9/27/2023
2007 VOLVO S40 2.4I 2.4I 160,200 Yes, it starts and drives Mechanical Problems Los Angeles CA $218 9/28/2023
1992 VOLVO 240 BASE BASE 161,500 No, it starts but doesn't drive Mechanical Problems Hanover PA $363 9/28/2023
2013 VOLVO XC90 R DES R DESIGN 123,500 No, it doesn't start Mechanical Problems Southaven MS $739 9/29/2023
2016 VOLVO XC90 T6 T6 147,250 Yes, it starts and drives Mechanical Problems Centennial CO $7,700 9/30/2023
2014 VOLVO VN VNL VNL 526,300 No, it doesn't start Mechanical Problems Elgin IL $4,840 9/30/2023
1999 VOLVO S70 Base 204,250 Yes, it starts and drives Minor Scratches or Dents LAKE ARROWHEAD CA $281 10/3/2023
2018 VOLVO XC90 T5 T5 116,296 Yes, it starts and drives Mechanical Problems Hooksett NH $9,680 10/4/2023
2012 VOLVO VN VNL None 760,000 No, it doesn't start Side Damage Stockton IA $3,300 10/5/2023
1984 VOLVO 244 DL None 115,428 No, it doesn't start Mechanical Problems Sunnyvale CA $407 10/6/2023
2012 VOLVO S60 T5 T5 82,650 No, it doesn't start Mechanical Problems Middle River MD $770 10/6/2023
2013 VOLVO XC70 T6 T6 66,743 No, it doesn't start Mechanical Problems San Diego CA $1,201 10/7/2023
1990 VOLVO 740 BASE GL 166,250 Yes, it starts and drives Mechanical Problems Apache Junction AZ $471 10/8/2023
2001 VOLVO S60 2.4T 2.4T 199,500 No, it doesn't start Mechanical Problems Shawnee KS $151 10/11/2023
2010 VOLVO XC60 T6 T6 171,000 Yes, it starts and drives Mechanical Problems Columbia SC $462 10/13/2023
2014 VOLVO S60 T5 T5 166,250 No, it starts but doesn't drive Mechanical Problems Lincoln Park MI $831 10/13/2023
2012 VOLVO VN VNL 780,653 No, it doesn't start Mechanical Problems MEMPHIS TN $2,200 10/13/2023
2001 VOLVO S40 1.9T 1.9T 171,000 Yes, it starts and drives Rear End Damage Fairfield CA $295 10/14/2023
2013 VOLVO S60 T5 T5 112,100 No, it doesn't start Mechanical Problems Long Beach CA $525 10/14/2023
2007 VOLVO VN VNL VNL 1,615,000 Yes, it starts and drives Minor Scratches or Dents West Palm Beach FL $5,610 10/15/2023
2012 VOLVO S60 T5 Base 104,500 No, it doesn't start Mechanical Problems Fairfielve NJ $946 10/17/2023
2012 VOLVO S60 T5 Base 93,100 No, it doesn't start Mechanical Problems GARNER NC $451 10/18/2023
2014 VOLVO VN VNL 2014 Volvo VNL Semi-Trailer Truck 2D (12.8L I6 DI) 669,750 Yes, it starts and drives Front End Damage Phoenix AZ $6,050 10/19/2023
1987 VOLVO 740 GLE GLE 253,650 Yes, it starts and drives Minor Scratches or Dents ROHNERT PARK CA $292 10/20/2023
2016 VOLVO XC90 T6 T6 138,700 No, it starts but doesn't drive Mechanical Problems Mt Pleasant WI $7,370 10/21/2023
2015 VOLVO S60 PLATIN PLATINUM 130,150 Yes, it starts and drives Mechanical Problems MELROSE TN $1,183 10/24/2023
2002 VOLVO S40 1.9T 1.9T 160,550 Yes, it starts and drives Rear End Damage KANSAS CITY MO $207 10/25/2023
2003 VOLVO V70 2.4T 142,500 Yes, it starts and drives Side Damage St Anthony MN $246 10/25/2023
2006 VOLVO XC90 Base 190,950 Yes, it starts and drives Mechanical Problems Spring Lake Park MN $252 10/25/2023
2008 VOLVO XC70 Base 155,800 Yes, it starts and drives Front End Damage GRAYSON GA $261 10/25/2023
2012 VOLVO S60 T5 T5 89,300 No, it doesn't start Mechanical Problems Anchorage AK $387 10/28/2023