Vehicle report

2016 Volvo XC90

Fair price, market signal, reviews, and common issues — all in one place. Tuned to ZIP 43215 (from your location).

Fair price range

$7,400

$6,450 — $8,350

low confidence

Est. out-the-door

$8,587

$7,568 — $9,605

in Ohio (7.25% tax + fees)

What's shaping this price

  • Age (10 yrs)−$21,044

    13%/yr for midsize

  • Mileage (40,000)+$445

    80,000 under expected

Local market signal · 432xx

Avg days on market

34

from 12 comparable listings

30-day price trend

↓ 5.7%

cooling

Prices for this trim in 432xx are trending down — a buyer's edge right now.

Price over its life

2016 → 2026
$13k$18.6k$24.2k$29.8k$7.4k20162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Anchored on today's Marketcheck typical price, traced back through segment depreciation to estimate what it cost new.

Next 5 years (forecast)

2026 → 2031
$4.2k$5.3k$6.3k$7.4k$3.2k202620272028202920302031

Projected from today's typical price using the segment's annual depreciation rate, with a small penalty for accumulated mileage. Rough forecast — actual resale value swings with the used-car market.

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Affordability72-month loan · Ohio · 1,000 mi/mo

Potential monthly cost of ownership

Loan + insurance + gas — the three big monthly line items.

Estimated monthly total

Loan + insurance + gas

$445/mo

  • Auto loan

    72 months · 10% down · 7.5% APR (national avg)

    $115/mo

  • Insurance

    Full coverage · Ohio average for midsize cars

    $90/mo

  • Gas

    22 mpg combined · $5.28/gal · 1,000 mi/mo

    $240/mo

Estimated payments — actual rates depend on credit, coverage, and driving.

Long-term ownership costsDepreciation + maintenance over 5 years, assuming 12,000 mi/yr

$8,212over 5 yrs

~$1,642/yr

  • Depreciation

    $3,712

    Segment: midsize

  • Maintenance

    $4,500

    segment ballpark

Depreciation projected from segment averages against today’s typical price; maintenance is an AAA-derived segment ballpark. Loan, insurance, and gas are covered in the Affordability section above.

Safety ratingsOfficial NHTSA crash-test scores + owner complaint volume
  • Overall

    ★★★★★

    5.0 of 5

  • Frontal crash

    ★★★★★

    5.0 of 5

  • Side crash

    ★★★★★

    5.0 of 5

  • Rollover

    ★★★★★

    4.0 of 5

Averaged across 5 tested body/cab configurations (NHTSA scores by variant).

Safety recallsOfficial NHTSA campaigns for this year / make / model8 total
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

    Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2016 XC90 vehicles. Exposure to heat and humidity may cause the engine coolant bleeder hose to crack, resulting in a coolant leak.

    19V308000 ·

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2016-2020 XC90 Excellence vehicles. Liquid or condensation on the rear seat control display may cause the front passenger seat to move back as far as possible.

    21V273000 ·

  • EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Volvo XC90 and S90 vehicles manufactured April 15, 2015 through September 19, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning may leak into the passenger compartment due to a drain hose installation error during manufacturing.

    16V690000 ·

  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

    Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

    16V798000 · Feb 11, 2016

  • VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

    Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 XC90 vehicles manufactured January 27, 2015, to April 23, 2016. The sunroofs on the affected vehicles have a switch on the overhead console that may not be adequately recessed to prevent the switch from being unintentionally pressed. When pressed, the sunroof may fully close. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."

    16V268000 · Apr 5, 2016

  • AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

    Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo XC90 vehicles manufactured January 27, 2015, to July 10, 2015. The third row seating side curtain air bags may not fully inflate.

    15V497000 · Jun 8, 2015

  • AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

    Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo XC90 vehicles manufactured January 27, 2015, to May 19, 2015. The affected vehicles have front seats whose wiring harness for the Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) may have been routed incorrectly.

    15V342000 · Mar 6, 2015

  • SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

    Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2015-2024 XC90 vehicles. The second-row seat belt buckle and lower belt anchor bolts may not be tightened properly.

    23V827000 · Jul 12, 2023

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