Volvo Depreciation Calculator
A typical Volvo keeps about 50% of its price after 3 years and 37% after 5, about average for its class. Enter your own numbers below.
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Today $38,000
- Total value lost
- $24,020 (63%)
- Cost of depreciation per month
- $400
- Each extra 1,000 miles a year costs
- $350 by the end
- Worst single year
- $9,880
| Year | Value | Lost that year | Total lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | $38,000 | — | 0% |
| Year 1 | $28,120 | $9,880 · 26% | 26% |
| Year 2 | $22,777 | $5,343 · 19% | 40% |
| Year 3 | $18,905 | $3,872 · 17% | 50% |
| Year 4 | $16,069 | $2,836 · 15% | 58% |
| Year 5 | $13,980 | $2,089 · 13% | 63% |
Volvo depreciation rate
Middle of the luxury pack: safer bet than German rivals, behind Lexus. Popular models: XC40, XC60, XC90.
| Value left after | 1 yr | 3 yrs | 5 yrs | 7 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo (model estimate) | 74% | 50% | 37% | 30% |
| Average luxury car | 74% | 50% | 37% | 30% |
The brand tier (average) reflects recurring patterns in Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards and iSeeCars depreciation studies. It shifts the yearly loss by about a quarter. It isn't model-specific data; check listings for a sale price.
See also: cars that hold their value, depreciation rate by year and compare two vehicles.
Questions people ask
How fast does a Volvo depreciate?
Volvo vehicles generally lose value about average for their class. Using AssetDropper's model for a typical luxury car with Volvo's resale tier, one keeps about 74% of its price after one year, 50% after three and 37% after five. Individual models vary a lot, so use the calculator with your own price, age and mileage.
Which Volvo models hold their value best?
Among the Volvo lineup (XC40, XC60, XC90), the models that resale studies by Kelley Blue Book and iSeeCars tend to rate highest are usually the trucks, SUVs and long-running nameplates. Middle of the luxury pack: safer bet than German rivals, behind Lexus.
Is a used Volvo a good buy?
A used Volvo keeps its value well, so you pay a smaller discount versus new, but you'll also get more back when you sell. Compare a new and a 3-year-old example on the compare page.
How do I estimate my Volvo's value?
Enter today's value (or the price you paid) and the vehicle's age above. The calculator continues the depreciation curve from that age. For an exact sale price, check current listings for the same model, year, trim and mileage near you.