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About Volvo

Founded in 1927, Volvo is an automaker based in Gothenburg, Sweden. While the brand had relatively humble beginnings, Volvo has claimed its stake as a luxury brand in recent years. Volvo currently offers a wide range of sedans, hatchbacks, crossovers, and SUVs for sale in the North American market, with popular models including the S60 sedan, the C70 convertible, and the XC90 SUV.

The Volvo S60 is a luxury sedan that offers spacious seating for up to five people; in its 2018 model year, its base T5 Dynamic trim is offered with standard equipment such as a turbocharged 2.0L engine at 240 hp, a sunroof, forward-collision warning/mitigation, and even Wi-Fi capability. The 2018 S60 is also available with optional all-wheel drive, though front-wheel drive is standard on most trims.

Those with a need for more space would do well to check out the Volvo XC90, a midsize crossover SUV that is available for sale in both two- and three-row configurations to seat anywhere from five to seven passengers. Standard equipment on the 2017 XC90 includes a turbocharged 2.0L engine at 250 hp, a panoramic sunroof, premium vinyl upholstery, 10-speaker sound system, and roof rails. As with many Volvo models, all-wheel drive is optional and front-wheel drive is standard on most trims.

The 2017 Volvo XC90 also comes in a plug-in hybrid version, which boasts a supercharged 2.0L engine at 316 hp and an electric motor for a combined output of 400 hp; it gets an EPA-estimated 54 MPGe combined.1

From its modest beginnings in the 1920s to the powerhouse it has become today, Volvo has come a long way over the years. There's no doubt that today's Volvo cars are synonymous with luxury, power, and style.

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Volvo reliability rating (by RepairPal)

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features. RepairPal Reliability Ratings are provided by RepairPal and CarMax is not responsible for their accuracy. These ratings are based on RepairPal Reliability data as of August 2023. Learn more about RepairPal reliability ratings

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RepairPal gave Volvo an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Volvo 26th out of 34 among all car brands. This rating is based on an average across all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

Cost

RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on all Volvo models is $580, compared to an average of $579 across all the models RepairPal considered in its dataset. This includes both scheduled maintenance and unscheduled repairs.

Frequency

According to RepairPal, Volvo owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 1.6 times per year, compared to an average of 1.1 times across all the models RepairPal considered in its dataset.

Severity

RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 10% across all Volvo models, compared to an average of 13% for all the models RepairPal considered in its dataset.

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