The Volvo V90 is sleek, sharp and stylish, unlike the Volvos of yesteryear which many of our readers will have in their minds: boxy, sensible and utilitarian. The V90 is based on the S90, Volvo’s biggest saloon car—and it keeps that model’s luxury, while introducing space and practicality. You also have the option of the V90 Cross-Country, with SUV-inspired styling and four-wheel–drive.
Equipment, options and extras
The V90 is plush and swanky inside, easily competing with premium models from German brands. Experience a superb infotainment system with 9in portrait touchscreen, through which you can control many of the car’s functions. Passengers in both front and back enjoy plenty of head- and legroom—in fact the V90 leads its class in knee room for rear passengers. Meanwhile, the 560L boot is almost as capacious as that of its rival the BMW 5 Series Touring, although it’s smaller than that of another competitor, the Audi A6 Avant—and positively miniscule compared to the Mercedes E-Class Estate’s.
The starting trim Momentum brings satnav, Bluetooth, DAB radio, keyless start, LED headlights, powered boot lid, heated leather seats and rear parking sensors. Next is Inscription, with bigger alloy wheels, electric front seats, Napa leather seats, additional interior lighting, and a larger 12in digital instrument cluster. Finally, R-Design introduces stiffer suspension, although on balance we’d say this isn’t worth the premium: while it aids handling, it makes the ride a little harsher overall—so we recommend sticking with one of the two cheaper yet more comfortable trims.
Reliability
The V90 is renowned for its durability and build quality, backed up by a solid track record. Volvo provides an excellent dealer service, and its staff are widely praised for their knowledge, efficiency and attention to detail. Volvo is lauded for dealing with issues swiftly and professionally, often impressing customers with the care, transparency and attentiveness on offer.
The Car Planet verdict
The Volvo V90 is a spacious, practical and classy estate car, renowned for a reason! You can find yours today at Car Planet. We’re experts in used cars in Watford and Hertfordshire. Our virtual viewings mean you can check out a car from the comfort of your own home, or you can come in and view our cars in person. Every car goes through a thorough 150-point check to ensure it’s totally roadworthy. We’re transparent, too: we always display the details of a car’s imperfections. We care about sustainability, which is why we plant a tree for every car we sell, and we provide a 7-day money-back guarantee to any customer who isn’t absolutely satisfied with our service. With our competitive finance deals and part exchanges, you’re sure to find what you need, so check out our selection of secondhand Volvo V90s today and let’s get the ball rolling!
