Volvo’s tradition of putting safety first has made it a popular used choice amongst families looking to stretch their dollar while still protecting their precious cargo to the best of their ability. In addition to its excellent crash performance and active safety technology -- fields where Volvo has served as an industry leader -- the brand has also moved heavily into the upscale European market. This means that Volvo used cars offer a high degree of standard equipment and luxury options, as well as generous horsepower and a smooth and comfortable ride. In addition to its mid and full-size sedans, Volvo offers families interested in a little extra cargo space the option of the V70 wagon, which can also be ordered with all-wheel drive. If even greater amounts of room are desired, then the XC90 crossover is ready to step in and offer full-size SUV dimensions, as well as exterior styling that is unique across the European SUV landscape. For used Volvo shoppers looking for a compact used car to park in their driveway, a secondhand C30 coupe or V50 wagon represent both the whimsical and practical extremes of the brand’s small car lineup.Popular Used Volvo Cars There are several used Volvo cars worthy of serious consideration; below, we’ll take a quick look at three of the most popular used Volvo vehicles.
• Used Volvo V70 – This wagon is the workhorse of the used Volvo lineup, able to ferry kids to soccer practice, pick up a load of lumber at the hardware store and tackle hundreds of highway miles in absolute comfort – all without breaking a sweat. The V70 is also available with turbocharged power, which makes it thrilling performer when it comes time to overtake someone dawdling along in the right lane. • Used Volvo V50 – The V70’s baby brother, a used Volvo V50 shrinks down the attractive Swedish wagon package into a more manageable footprint. In 2008 the V50 received a design update and power upgrade, making it the year to target on the secondhand market. • Used Volvo XC90 – The most brutally styled of all used Volvos, the XC90 is a genuine step outside the brand’s comfort zone – but one that works perfectly in all of the areas where it needs to. Big on the outside, big on the inside and with optional V-8 power, the XC90 is an impressive sport-utility vehicle.
The Bottom Line On Used Volvo Cars A used Volvo offers buyers European luxury and style on a budget. The low purchase price of a secondhand Volvo compared to an used Audi or a used BMW makes the brand an excellent option for families interested in something nicer than the standard minivan or crossover.
