Find a Used Volvo in Quebec

Volvo: Scandinavian safety built for Laurentians winters

Volvo built its worldwide reputation on a single word: safety. It is the brand that invented the three-point seat belt in 1959 and that long pursued the goal of "zero serious injuries". For a driver in Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, Oka or Mirabel facing black ice on Highway 640 and February snowstorms on the country concession roads, that is a concrete argument, not marketing.

Volvo's all-wheel drive (AWD badge, formerly "Haldex") is fitted to the vast majority of SUVs in the lineup. Combined with winter tires certified with the mountain/snowflake pictogram, which are mandatory in Quebec from December 1 to March 15, an XC60 or an XC90 gets through a Laurentians winter with reassuring poise, whether it is the climb to the ski hills of Saint-Sauveur or the daily commute to Laval and Montreal.

XC60, XC90, XC40, S60: the Volvos we see most often used

• Volvo XC60: the brand's star mid-size SUV, and by far the most in demand on the Quebec used market. A perfect size for a North Shore family: big enough for the ski bag and the dog, compact enough for parking in Sainte-Thérèse. AWD widely available.
• Volvo XC90: the large 3-row SUV, up to 7 seats. The choice of large families and long trips. The 2nd generation (2016+) marked a major leap in luxury and technology.
• Volvo XC40: subcompact SUV launched in 2019, ideal for a first premium purchase, an urban couple or a young professional in Boisbriand who wants the Volvo badge without the full-size format.
• Volvo S60 and V60: the sport sedan (S60) and the wagon (V60) for those who prefer low, dynamic driving to an SUV, without giving up AWD or safety.

We also regularly get S90 (large sedan), V90 Cross Country (raised wagon much appreciated by outdoor enthusiasts) and Recharge (T8) plug-in hybrid versions, an asset in a Quebec that is the number 1 market in Canada for electrified vehicles.

Reliability and maintenance: what to know before buying a used Volvo

A well-maintained Volvo is a solid, durable car, but it is a European premium vehicle: maintenance costs a little more than a Japanese compact, and regular servicing makes all the difference. That is exactly why buying a Volvo inspected at a dealership rather than from a private seller changes the game.

• Maintenance record: we favour vehicles whose oil change and maintenance history is documented (with a CARFAX report to back it up).
• Suspension and bushings: the bumpy roads and potholes of the Laurentians put stress on suspension components; we check them systematically.
• Electronics and central screen: on recent models (Sensus system), we test all the screens, cameras and driver-assistance sensors.

If a preventive repair is needed before the vehicle goes on sale, we do it, so there are no bad surprises after the purchase. See our pre-purchase mechanical inspection process.

Why buy your used Volvo at BonAuto

Buying a used Volvo from a dealer like BonAuto, rather than from a private seller, gives you protections you would not otherwise have. The legal warranty under the Consumer Protection Act applies according to the age and mileage of the vehicle (categories A, B, C or D), a safety net that does not exist in a sale between private parties.

On the tax side, the advantage is real: at a dealership, the value of your trade-in is deducted from the taxable amountbefore GST (5%) and QST (9.975%) are calculated, which directly reduces your bill. Our team based in Saint-Joseph-du-Lac serves the whole North Shore and the Laurentians: Oka, Deux-Montagnes, Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, Saint-Eustache, Boisbriand, Blainville, Mirabel, Saint-Jérôme and Laval.

Browse our inventory of inspected used vehicles to see the Volvos and other AWD SUVs available right now.

Financing your used Volvo, whatever your credit

Volvo holds its resale value well, which makes financing approval easier with lenders. We work with all credit profiles, from a spotless file to bad credit, including second-chance, third-chance and post-bankruptcy.

Estimate your monthly payment with the payment calculator, or get a free, no-obligation pre-approval in under 60 seconds. No impact on your credit score for a simple pre-qualification.