Volvo XC90 (2002-2014) for sale near London

Summary

• With 62 currently listed for sale and an average price of £6,038, 29.0% of Volvo XC90 (2002-2014) listings on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.

• Favourably reviewed: Owners rated the Volvo XC90 (2002-2014) 4.8 / 5 stars and CarGurus experts gave it a 4 / 5.

• Overall CarGurus rating: 4.2 out of 5

Why it stands out

The Volvo XC90 is a five-door SUV and Volvo’s first dedicated SUV model, with seven seats and a focus on practicality, comfort and safety. It was offered with two engines initially: a 2.4-litre D5 diesel and a twin-turbocharged, 2.9-litre straight-six T6 petrol engine. The D5 is the recommended all-round choice, and Volvo claimed some 31-34mpg for the model depending on version. It has a vast and easily accessible 615-litre boot with the second row in place.

It is easy to drive for its size, rides superbly and has a quiet, comfortable cabin with excellent visibility. It does not handle as well as some alternatives, though, and the initial diesel was not particularly refined or quick. Running costs can be high, and some examples are now getting tired.

Best for: Buyers who want a spacious, safe and comfortable seven-seat SUV with strong practicality.

Not ideal for: Drivers who want sharp handling or low running costs.

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

• Pros: Brilliantly packaged seven-seat space, Excellent safety equipment, A comfortable long-distance cruiser
• Cons: Not brilliant to drive, Relatively expensive to run, Even the newest models are getting on a bit now

Comparison vs key rivals

• Audi Q7 mk1 (2005-2014)
  • CarGurus expert rating: 3 out of 5
  • User rating: 4.9 out of 5
  • Total listings: 108
  • Average price: £9,602
  • Good/great deal percentage: 33.3%
  • Overall CarGurus rating: 4.1 out of 5
• BMW X5 E70 (2006-2013)
  • CarGurus expert rating: 4 out of 5
  • User rating: 4 out of 5
  • Total listings: 73
  • Average price: £7,635
  • Good/great deal percentage: 39.7%
  • Overall CarGurus rating: 4.1 out of 5

The verdict

You should buy this car if: you want a large, flexible SUV that puts space, comfort and safety ahead of driving excitement.

Consider alternatives if: you need something cheaper to run or more engaging to drive.

Competitive position: The XC90 sits as a practical, comfortable and safety-focused seven-seat SUV that still has plenty to recommend it. It is not as cheap to run as newer SUVs and it is now quite dated, but it remains a sensible choice if practicality matters most. If driving fun is the priority, the BMW X5 is the better bet, while the Land Rover Discovery is a more direct rival for seven-seat use.

Read our full Volvo XC90 (2002-2014) review

This analysis is based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from 10 November 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.