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With 93,553 currently licensed in the UK, the Volvo XC90 is one of Britain's most popular cars.
Annual running costs are estimated at £3,127 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £261/month or 42p/mile.
Theft risk is rated moderate at 6.2 per 1,000 registered vehicles.
Monthly Cost
£261
est. annual total
New From
£66,270
There are 45 known DVSA recalls affecting the Volvo XC90. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2025/517
On affected vehicles the front left seat bolts may not have been torqued according to specification which could reduce the occupant protection in an impact.
Build dates: 2016-03-15 to 2025-09-01
R/2025/211
Affected vehicles may experience a temporary loss of braking functionality after coasting downhill with ‘B’ mode selected or when using One Pedal Drive. This could potentially lead to a collision.
Build dates: 2019-07-24 to 2025-06-11
R/2025/117
On affected vehicles the High Voltage (HV) Battery may have a manufacturing defect which could cause the battery cells to overheat when the HV Battery is fully charged. In a worst-case scenario there is a risk of fire when the vehicle is parked up with a fully charged HV Battery.
Build dates: 2019-04-29 to 2021-11-29
R/2024/446
The rod connecting the brake pedal to the brake booster may not have been assembled correctly. The final torque might not be according to manufacturing specification due to deviations in the equipment. If the rod does disconnect the mechanical connection between brake pedal and brake booster cannot be guaranteed. In the worst-case scenario if the rod disconnects the brake pedal function cannot be guaranteed
Build dates: 2019-05-28 to 2020-02-05
R/2024/124
The screw joints for the seats and seat-belts may not have been torqued to the correct specification which means in the event of an impact insufficient protection will be available.
Build dates: 2022-08-23 to 2023-07-09
+ 40 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Volvo XC90 are estimated at around £3,127 per year, or £261 per month.
Fuel
£0
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£2,677
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
Battery
18 kWh
Range (WLTP)
45 mi
Motor
107 kW
143 bhp
Drive
AWD
Starting from £66,270 new, a Volvo XC90 typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £49,700 | −£16,570 |
| 2 years | 64% | £42,250 | −£24,020 |
| 3 years | 56% | £37,200 | −£29,070 |
| 4 years | 50% | £33,450 | −£32,820 |
| 5 years | 46% | £30,800 | −£35,470 |
| 6 years | 43% | £28,650 | −£37,620 |
| 7 years | 41% | £26,900 | −£39,370 |
| 8 years | 39% | £25,550 | −£40,720 |
| 9 years | 37% | £24,300 | −£41,970 |
| 10 years | 35% | £23,050 | −£43,220 |
The XC90 has a theft rate of 6.2 per 1,000 registered vehicles, rated moderate compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000.
There are currently 93,553 licensed and 7,049 SORN XC90s in the UK (100,602 total). This makes it a very common vehicle on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old XC90 are estimated at around £3,127 per year (£261/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 45 known safety recalls affecting the XC90. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
The XC90 has a theft rate of 6.2 per 1,000 registered vehicles, which is rated moderate compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000. Standard security precautions should be sufficient.
A new XC90 starts from around £66,270. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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