Volvo S90

Volvo S90
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The Volvo S90 is a five-seat car measuring 4,962 mm in length with a top speed of 197 km/h. Engine options span 2,000–2,900 cc displacement with 4–6 cylinders. For 2025 EU/EEA new registrations, CO₂ emissions (WLTP) are 23 g/km for the plug-in hybrid petrol variant, 160 g/km for the hybrid petrol, and 154 g/km for the hybrid diesel. In Norway, new registrations totalled 267 from 2019 to 2023, with registrations declining sharply from a peak of 131 in 2019 to just 6 in 2023. Three recall campaigns have been recorded in EU Safety Gate.

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2025)
ManufacturerVolvo
FuelPetrol
Engine power (EU/EEA average)186 kW (250 hp)
COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025)Plug-in hybrid (petrol) 23 g/km, hybrid (petrol) 160 g/km, hybrid (diesel) 154 g/km
Kerb weight (EU/EEA average)1,964 kg
Displacement (engines)2,000–2,900 cc
Cylinders (engines)4–6
Top speed197 km/h
Dimensions and layout
Length4,961 mm
Width1,884 mm
Height1,438 mm
Seats5
Doors4

Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 14 EU/EEA countries that registered the Volvo S90 in 2025 (177 cars). Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.

New registrations in Norway

Number of Volvo S90 registered for the first time in Norway per year.

Volvo S90 first registrations in Norway per year
2019131
202069
202139
202222
20236

Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

Power by engine variant (Norway)

267 Volvo S90 cars registered for the first time in Norway in 2019–2023, by drivetrain and type-approved engine power. The EEA data has no trim names, so variants are told apart by power.

Power by engine variant for the Volvo S90, new registrations in Norway
DrivetrainPowerKerb weightYearsRegistered in Norway
Plug-in hybrid (petrol)223 kW (299 hp)2,049 kg2019–2023190
Plug-in hybrid (petrol)228 kW (306 hp)2,119 kg2022–202319
Plug-in hybrid (petrol)233 kW (312 hp)2,031 kg2019–202017
Plug-in hybrid (petrol)235 kW (315 hp)2,021 kg201921
Diesel140 kW (188 hp)1,725 kg2019–202011

Plus 5 variants with fewer than 10 cars (9 cars in total).

Power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the combustion engine, not the system output; for electric cars it can differ from the peak power in the maker’s marketing. Kerb weight is the average for the variant. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), one record per car (the years EEA lists twice, 2019 to 2021, are counted once).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Volvo S90 cars registered for the first time across 15 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
Italy68
Germany61
Romania13
Belgium9
Slovakia8
United Kingdom7
Denmark4
Latvia4
Spain2
Netherlands2
Slovenia2
Austria1
Bulgaria1
Cyprus1
Lithuania1

Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

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Common problems & reliability

In the UK, 89% of Volvo S90s pass their MOT test first time, based on 5,999 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

3 recall campaigns recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Volvo S90. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    As a consequence, incorrect location information might be sent to the emergency services in the event of an accident.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-02-08

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Poland)

    The bolts that secure the inflatable curtain airbags in place may break, possibly resulting in the inflatable curtain airbag deploying improperly in the event of a crash.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-03-17

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    In the event of a rear-end collision the seat position may be impacted and the vehicle occupant protection function may be impaired, increasing the risk of an injury.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-06-21

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Volvo recalls.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the Volvo S90?
The Volvo S90 has a rated top speed of 197 km/h.
How much power does the Volvo S90 have?
The Volvo S90 produces 186 kW (250 hp).
What are the dimensions of the Volvo S90?
The Volvo S90 is 4,961 mm long, 1,884 mm wide and 1,438 mm tall.
How much does the Volvo S90 weigh?
The Volvo S90 has a kerb weight of about 1,964 kg.
What are the CO2 emissions of the Volvo S90?
It depends on the drivetrain. For the Volvo S90 registered in the EU/EEA in 2025: Plug-in hybrid (petrol) 23 g/km, hybrid (petrol) 160 g/km, hybrid (diesel) 154 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
How many seats does the Volvo S90 have?
The Volvo S90 has 5 seats.