Used Volvo Cars at Vertu

Volvo pairs minimalist Scandinavian design with a reputation for safety and long-term reliability, and the used market is where that premium quality becomes real value. Earlier registrations put a well-built, well-equipped Volvo within reach of budgets the new price would rule out, across saloons, estates, SUVs and the brand's growing range of fully electric models.

The used Volvo line-up at Vertu takes in the S60 and S90 saloons, the V60 and V90 estates, a full run of SUVs from the compact XC40 to the seven-seat XC90, and fully electric models led by the EX30, EX40 and EX90. Whichever body style and powertrain suits you, there's likely a used Volvo built around it.

Every used Volvo at Vertu is prepared and checked by our colleagues before it reaches the forecourt, then backed by a 14-day money-back guarantee. If a car isn't right for you, you have a fortnight to exchange it or take a refund.

Flexible finance, including PCP and HP, runs across the used Volvo range, and part-exchange lets you put your current car towards the one you're moving to. Wherever you are, a Vertu Volvo dealership can help you find it.

Buying used also widens what your budget reaches. The money that buys an entry engine when new can move you up a trim, a powertrain or a whole model class second-hand, with the car already through the steepest part of its depreciation.

Why Buy a Used Volvo?

Safety is where Volvo made its name, and it is the strongest reason to buy one used. The City Safety automatic braking, the protective cabin structure and the suite of driver aids were all designed in from the start, so an earlier car protects you and your passengers to the same standard as a new one.

Comfort is the other half of the appeal. Volvo cabins are quiet, uncluttered and finished in quality materials, with seats developed with orthopaedic input that stay supportive over long distances, which is why these cars suit high-mileage drivers and families alike.

Then there is the value itself. Volvo engines are known to cover well past 200,000 miles when looked after, so a car that has already taken the steepest depreciation hit still has a long life ahead. That saving can move you up to a higher trim, a plug-in hybrid, or a larger model for the same outlay, across a used range that spans saloons, estates, SUVs and fully electric cars.

Used Volvo Cars for Sale at Vertu

The table below groups the Volvo range by body type, with a note on why each one makes sense used and the fuel types you'll find. Select a model to view stock.

*The highlights shown describe the models in general terms. Used examples at Vertu span several model years, so specification, powertrains and features vary by age and trim, and not every fuel type listed was offered in every year. Confirm the details of any specific car with a colleague.

WLTP figures are recorded under controlled laboratory conditions and offer a helpful guide for comparing models, though they may not always reflect real-world driving. Actual range and efficiency will vary with weather, driving style, road conditions, and vehicle load.

Volvo's Electric Range Explained

Volvo's naming makes its powertrains easier to read once you know the pattern. The letter tells you the body style: S for saloon, V for estate and XC for SUV. The fully electric models carry their own prefixes, with EX for electric SUVs (the EX30, EX40 and flagship EX90), EC for the electric coupe-styled SUV (the EC40, previously called the C40), and ES for the electric saloon (the ES90).

All of these electric models are powered solely by a battery and electric motor with zero tailpipe emissions whilst driving, and plug in to charge at home or at public chargers. For drivers not ready to go fully electric, many of the petrol S, V and XC models are offered as plug-in hybrids, badged Recharge, which pair a petrol engine with a battery you charge from the mains for a useful electric-only range. Range, charging speed and equipment vary by model and age, so a colleague can confirm the details of any specific car.

Volvo Safety and Technology Explained

Safety has defined Volvo for decades, from inventing the three-point seatbelt to fitting City Safety automatic emergency braking as standard across the range. Used Volvos come well equipped with driver-assistance and protective technology, even in the older models.

Pilot Assist is Volvo's semi-autonomous driving aid, going beyond standard adaptive cruise control by using gentle steering inputs to help keep the car centred in its lane on the motorway, which reduces strain on long journeys. Inside, Volvo's infotainment runs either the portrait-style Sensus system on models from around 2015, or the newer Google built-in system on the latest used cars, which brings Google Maps and voice control directly into the dashboard. Exactly which features a specific used Volvo has depends on its model, age and trim, so a colleague can confirm.

Why Buy a Used Volvo from Vertu?

Buying a used Volvo from Vertu means the same checked, prepared car and the same guarantees, whichever dealership you use. Here's what that looks like.

Volvo Finance and Part-Exchange

Spreading the cost of a used Volvo is straightforward, with two main routes and a part-exchange to put towards either.

Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) keeps monthly payments lower by settling most of the cost at the end. You can then pay the final amount to own the car, hand it back, or part-exchange it for your next one.

Hire Purchase (HP) is the simpler ownership route, with fixed monthly payments and the car yours once the last one clears.

A free, no-obligation valuation tells you what your current car is worth towards the deal, and Vertu will still buy cars that have finance outstanding. For Volvo finance figures tailored to you, our finance explained guide sets out the options, and your local dealership can prepare a personalised quotation.

Find a Used Volvo at Vertu

Ready to start? Browse the used Volvo stock at Vertu, reserve or buy online, or book an appointment at your nearest dealership to see the range in person. Free home delivery is available up to 30 miles, and every used car carries the 14-day money-back guarantee.

If a brand-new model would suit you better, the new Volvo deals cover the current range. Once you've chosen, Volvo servicing at Vertu keeps it running with manufacturer-trained colleagues and genuine parts. For prices or a finance quote on any car, contact your local dealership and a colleague will talk you through the options.

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