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Volvo S90 Mk1

Headline trim: T8 Polestar Engineered — 455 bhp, 0-62 in 4.6s.

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Verdict
B
BHP
455 bhp
0–60
4.6 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
118 mpg (US)
Used
$18,000-$53,000

Strengths

  • SPA platform
  • T8 PHEV up to 455 bhp
  • Cabin minimalism

Weaknesses

  • Sensus / Android crashes
  • Discontinued 2023
  • Diesel dropped 2020

Notable tech

  • Volvo SPA platform
  • Saloon (V90 estate, XC90 SUV sisters)
  • D4/D5 diesel (to 2020)
  • B5/B6 mild-hybrid petrol
  • T6/T8 Twin Engine PHEV
  • 8AT only
  • Pilot Assist semi-autonomous
  • Polestar Engineered T8 late-spec

Common issues

  • T8 battery thermal
  • Sensus / Android crashes
  • AdBlue dosing
  • 12V drain

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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B5 (2.0 mHEV)
BHP247
Torque350 Nm
0–607.0 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)31 mpg
DriveFWD / AWD
Gearbox8AT
B6 (2.0 mHEV)
BHP295
Torque420 Nm
0–606.2 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT
T6 PHEV
BHP345
Torque470 Nm
0–605.5 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)118 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT
T8 PHEV
BHP405
Torque670 Nm
0–604.8 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)118 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT
T8 Polestar Engineered
BHP455
Torque670 Nm
0–604.6 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)118 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT
D4 (2.0 diesel, to 2020)
BHP188
Torque400 Nm
0–608.2 s
Top140 mph
MPG (US)50 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox8AT