A 2008 Volvo C70 still asks 47% of what a 2013 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 98 sedans we price, that ranks #83, below the 60% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 4 (−49.7%), after which losses ease to about 44.2% a year. Calculated from 66 listings.
Volvo C70 value by year
The newest C70 at under half the 2013 price is the 2008, with a median asking price of $4,200 (47% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $4,900 | $14,988 | 10 | |
| 2012 | $5,500 | $11,000 | 6 | |
| 2011 | $4,990 | $6,999 | 5 | |
| 2010 | $3,300 | $10,475 | 5 | |
| 2009 | $2,900 | $8,999 | 4 | |
| 2008 | $3,500 | $8,149 | 5 | |
| 2007 | $2,450 | $5,800 | 5 | |
| 2006 | $2,995 | $10,595 | 8 | |
| 2004 | $3,750 | $6,988 | 3 | |
| 2001 | $4,988 | $5,000 | 9 | |
| 2000 | $2,300 | $5,995 | 3 | |
| 1999 | $3,481 | $5,000 | 3 |
How the Volvo C70 depreciates
The newest Volvo C70 has a median asking price of $8,998; a 14-year-older one runs about $4,250 — roughly 53% lost over 14 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Volvo C70 hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Honda Civic keeps 52%, the Volkswagen Beetle 56% and the Audi A3 56%, against 47% for the C70. The Honda Civic, Volkswagen Beetle and Audi A3 hold value better than the C70.
The Volvo C70 market right now
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2013 Volvo C70: a dealer trade-in offer is around $4,900, selling private-party nets about $8,998, and a lot asks near $14,988 — a $10,088 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the C70 costs a median 21% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 4 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Volvo C70 price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $5,950 (6) | $10,049 (17) | +69% |
| 2012 | $7,000 (9) | $8,500 (21) | +21% |
| 2009 | $4,950 (9) | $5,995 (5) | +21% |
| 2008 | $4,200 (7) | $3,995 (5) | −5% |
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Volvo C70 value FAQ
How much is a Volvo C70 worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,800 to $8,998 across 12 model years. A 2013 is worth about $8,998, the median of 10 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Volvo C70's value?
Among C70s from the last eight model years, those with 40,000 to 100,000 miles ask a median $8,975, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $4,148.
Which Volvo C70 year is the best value?
The newest C70 at under half the 2013 price is the 2008, with a median asking price of $4,200 (47% of it).
Is a Volvo C70 cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 21% more, across 4 recent model years in our listings.
Does the C70 hold value better than the Honda Civic?
No: over 5 years the C70 keeps 47% of its value and the Honda Civic 52%, by the median asking prices of the 2013 and 2008 model years.
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