Volvo Auto Insurance

Swedish company Volvo has been making automobiles since the late 1920s. Volvo was sold to Ford a few years ago, and is expected to change hands once again by the end of 2009. Though it's widely considered to be a "luxury" brand, the Volvo Group also makes buses, large trucks, and diesel engines. Popular passenger models include the Volvo C Series, S Series and X Series. You can request a free Volvo auto insurance quote right here.

Volvo risk considerations

Owning a Volvo minimizes your risk of crash related injuries and theft compared to  many other vehicles. For instance, Volvo vehicles did well on rear crash test results. All models tested, including the Volvo S Series, C Series and X Series received a good rating on rear crash impacts. Volvos also received a good or excellent rating for front and side crash impacts, making them an overall great pick for consumers who are concerned about safety.  

Finally, there are very little theft risk considerations when you own a Volvo, according the National Insurance Crime Bureau, which issues a list the most stolen vehicles. No Volvo model made their list. This will potentially lead to lower auto insurance rates for your Volvo, especially when it comes to comprehensive coverage.

Volvo insurance

You can expect to pay an average rate of $1,478 per year in insurance costs. Many of the Volvo models range from the low $1,300s to just above $1,600. For example, the Volvo XC90 is on the lower end with an annual insurance cost of $1,301. The Volvo XC70 costs $1,342 per year.

In the $1,400 range are the Volvo S80 and Volvo V70, with yearly premium costs of $1,433 each. The Volvo S60 costs slightly more: $1,482.  The Volvo S40 and Volvo V50 each cost $1,548 per year for insurance. The highest costs for insurance among the Volvo models are the Volvo C30 and Volvo C70, which cost $1,606 per year.