Volvo resale values in South Africa
Volvo returned to South Africa in 1994 after a long absence and has since shifted to an SUV-heavy, increasingly electric local range. The XC40, XC60 and XC90 carry most of its volume, and the brand trades on its safety reputation.
Brand depreciation profile
Projected value of a typical Volvo at R 1 396 800, the median new price across the range, on the premium (established) curve. Estimates, not quotes.
Every Volvo we track
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SUVs & crossovers
- New from
- R 750 000
- Worth in 3 years
- R 459 176 (61%)
- New from
- R 835 500
- Worth in 3 years
- R 391 959 (47%)
- New from
- R 1 058 400
- Worth in 3 years
- R 647 989 (61%)
- New from
- R 1 396 800
- Worth in 3 years
- R 618 704 (44%)
- New from
- R 1 555 500
- Worth in 3 years
- R 919 608 (59%)
- New from
- R 2 650 000
- Worth in 3 years
- R 1 173 802 (44%)
Hatchbacks
Sedans
- New from
- R 1 590 000
- Worth in 3 years
- R 662 664 (42%)
Keeps about 61% of its price over three years on our curve. Price data coming.
Keeps about 61% of its price over three years on our curve. Price data coming.
Keeps about 61% of its price over three years on our curve. Price data coming.
Keeps about 61% of its price over three years on our curve. Price data coming.
Keeps about 61% of its price over three years on our curve. Price data coming.
Coupes & sports cars
Wagons
Keeps about 62% of its price over three years on our curve. Price data coming.
Keeps about 62% of its price over three years on our curve. Price data coming.
Keeps about 63% of its price over three years on our curve. Price data coming.
Common questions about Volvo values
Do Volvo cars hold their value?
Volvo sits in our "Premium (established)" depreciation tier. On our model a typical Volvo keeps about 58% of its new price after three years, so a R 1 396 800 car would still be worth around R 811 106. These are estimates to compare cars, not a quote.
What is the cheapest new Volvo?
The cheapest Volvo we track is the XC40, from about R 750 000. After three years it should still be worth around R 459 176 on our estimates.
Which Volvo holds value best?
On our numbers the Volvo XC40 holds value best, keeping about 61% of its price after three years, roughly R 459 176 of a R 750 000 purchase. Rankings shift as prices update, so treat it as a guide.