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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · Volvo
The Volvo XC90 has been the Swedish brand's flagship three-row SUV for more than two decades, and the American used market is full of well-kept examples.
Model profile
The first-generation XC90 (chassis P28) ran from 2002 to 2014 on Volvo's P2 platform and was a genuinely long-lived design. US cars from that era came with the 2.5T five-cylinder, the 3.2-litre inline-six, and, for a few years, a Yamaha-built 4.4-litre V8 that remains a cult engine among enthusiasts.
Powertrain and equipment
On SPA-generation cars, the badges tell the story.
The XC90 is offered only as a five-door, three-row SUV, but American trim ladders are generous. Momentum covered the core equipment, Inscription added Nappa leather and open-pore wood, and R-Design brought sport seats and a firmer look.
Vehicle selection
Supply is deep. Second-generation cars from roughly 2016 onward turn up constantly at auctions and franchised used lots, typically with mileage that reflects highway-heavy American driving.
An imported XC90 suits a family that wants three usable rows, class-leading crash protection, and a calm, understated cabin rather than a badge-heavy German rival.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Detail (second generation, SPA): 5-door SUV, 3 rows |
|---|---|
| Seating | Detail (second generation, SPA): 6 or 7 (2+2+2 or 2+3+2) |
| Length | Detail (second generation, SPA): approx. 4,950 mm |
| Width | Detail (second generation, SPA): approx. 2,008 mm (excl. mirrors) |
| Wheelbase | Detail (second generation, SPA): approx. 2,984 mm |
| Engines | Detail (second generation, SPA): 2.0 L four: T5/T6, B5/B6 mild hybrid |
|---|---|
| Plug-in hybrid | Detail (second generation, SPA): T8 Twin Engine, approx. 400 hp system |
| T6 output | Detail (second generation, SPA): approx. 316 hp (turbo + supercharger) |
| Transmission | Detail (second generation, SPA): 8-speed Aisin automatic |
| Drive | Detail (second generation, SPA): All-wheel drive (most US cars) |
| Fuel | Detail (second generation, SPA): Petrol / plug-in hybrid |
| Platform | Detail (second generation, SPA): Volvo SPA |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Detail (second generation, SPA): Steel springs; optional air rear/all-round |
| Towing | Detail (second generation, SPA): up to approx. 2,250 kg (equipment dependent) |
| Build plant | Detail (second generation, SPA): Torslanda, Sweden (US-market cars) |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The XC90 is a well-engineered car, but it is not maintenance-free. On early SPA cars owners have reported Sensus infotainment lag and occasional screen reboots, and some 2016-2017 engines showed higher oil consumption before Volvo revised components. The eight-speed automatic is generally durable but benefits from fluid changes that many owners skip.
Germany and Europe
US-market headlights use the FMVSS/SAE beam pattern, which differs from the ECE pattern required in the EU, so they may need adjustment or replacement with ECE-compliant units for registration.
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Expect a short list of conformity work: adding or activating a rear fog lamp, correcting headlight aim (or fitting EU-spec units on some cars), confirming the odometer reads correctly and can be shown in km, and verifying side-marker and lighting behaviour.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The import process for a Volvo XC90 is planned around the specific listing, location, documents and commissioned service scope.
Questions and answers
It can be, particularly for a well-optioned Inscription or a specific colour and configuration that is scarce locally. The value depends on the individual car's condition, history, and total landed cost.
The T6 offers strong, uncomplicated performance; the T8 is quicker and can run on electricity for short trips but adds hybrid complexity. Choose based on how much documentation of the hybrid system you can obtain.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
Generally good, with known points to check: early infotainment glitches, oil consumption on some 2016-2017 engines, and hybrid-battery health on the T8.
Yes, after routine conformity work such as a rear fog lamp and correct headlight aim, followed by individual approval where a COC is not available.
Ocean freight and clearance typically span several weeks; the total depends on shipping schedules and how quickly inspection and registration are booked.
No. USCar Trader is an independent broker and intermediary for used US vehicles, with no manufacturer partnership and no margin on the car.
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