A 2011 Volvo XC70 still asks 49% of what a 2016 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 70 suvs we price, that ranks #52, below the 55% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 2 (−41.6%), after which losses ease to about 24% a year. Calculated from 160 listings.
Volvo XC70 value by year
The newest XC70 at under half the 2012 price is the 2007, with a median asking price of $2,500 (42% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $10,899 | $16,999 | 7 | |
| 2015 | $8,495 | $28,550 | 6 | |
| 2014 | $6,000 | $12,995 | 4 | |
| 2013 | $6,150 | $8,900 | 4 | |
| 2012 | $2,900 | $9,995 | 25 | |
| 2011 | $5,495 | $11,498 | 4 | |
| 2010 | $3,600 | $10,998 | 16 | |
| 2009 | $2,000 | $8,999 | 5 | |
| 2008 | $3,000 | $8,500 | 13 | |
| 2007 | $1,040 | $6,450 | 15 | |
| 2006 | $2,300 | $8,498 | 7 | |
| 2005 | $1,200 | $6,500 | 7 | |
| 2004 | $1,500 | $5,993 | 27 | |
| 2003 | $3,950 | $4,800 | 3 | |
| 2002 | $1,200 | $8,495 | 7 | |
| 2001 | $1,850 | $3,499 | 6 | |
| 1999 | $3,499 | $3,499 | 4 |
How the Volvo XC70 depreciates
The newest Volvo XC70 has a median asking price of $11,988; a 17-year-older one runs about $3,499 — roughly 71% lost over 17 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Volvo XC70 hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Subaru Outback keeps 48%, the Subaru Forester 58% and the Chevrolet Tahoe 41%, against 49% for the XC70. The XC70 holds value better than the Subaru Outback and Chevrolet Tahoe, but not the Subaru Forester.
The Volvo XC70 market right now
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2012 Volvo XC70: a dealer trade-in offer is around $2,900, selling private-party nets about $5,900, and a lot asks near $9,995 — a $7,095 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the XC70 costs a median 35% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 5 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Volvo XC70 price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $8,950 (5) | $11,980 (17) | +34% |
| 2013 | $7,450 (9) | $8,850 (13) | +19% |
| 2012 | $6,300 (12) | $8,495 (10) | +35% |
| 2010 | $4,700 (6) | $6,444 (8) | +37% |
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Volvo XC70 value FAQ
How much is a Volvo XC70 worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,200 to $11,988 across 17 model years. A 2012 is worth about $5,900, the median of 25 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Volvo XC70's value?
Among XC70s from the last eight model years, those with 40,000 to 100,000 miles ask a median $11,748, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $4,500.
Which Volvo XC70 year is the best value?
The newest XC70 at under half the 2012 price is the 2007, with a median asking price of $2,500 (42% of it).
Is a Volvo XC70 cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 35% more, across 5 recent model years in our listings.
Does the XC70 hold value better than the Subaru Outback?
Yes: over 5 years the XC70 keeps 49% of its value and the Subaru Outback 48%, by the median asking prices of the 2016 and 2011 model years.
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