Volvo Certified Pre-Owned Program Overview
Buying a certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicle is a savvy choice. After all, it’s a great way to take the risk out of making a significant purchase that had a previous owner, while also receiving a discount versus driving something brand new. Broadly speaking, most manufacturers’ CPO programs involve carefully inspecting the vehicle, checking its history report, and taking it for a test drive before offering it for sale. CPO buyers usually receive additional warranty protection as well.
Of course, no other vehicle is a Volvo. That’s why Volvo Cars North Hills put together this outline of its CPO program, to explain one of the best ways to get behind the wheel of one of the brand’s world-class vehicles.
What is Certified by Volvo?
Certified by Volvo is the name of the Volvo certified pre-owned program, and it offers every assurance that your pre-owned vehicle is in pristine condition.
Before any Volvo is considered for Certified status, it must have fewer than 80,000 miles and a detailed CARFAX vehicle history report. From there, it undergoes a comprehensive 170+ point inspection, including:
- Exterior panels, glass, lights, grilles, bumpers, and frame
- Interior systems and amenities, including the seats, sunroof, windows, and doors
- The powertrain, from the engine, to the suspension, transmission, and steering
- Key safety features like the brakes, airbags, seat belts, tires, and whee
- Verifying the function of advanced technology like Lane Departure Warning, Pilot Assist, and Blind Spot Information System
Only after clearing that checklist, and an exhaustive road test, is a Volvo made available as a Certified vehicle.
Certified by Volvo Benefits
Warranty Coverage
When you purchase a Certified by Volvo vehicle, it is covered by a 12-month, unlimited-mile warranty. This additional warranty exists on top of whatever might remain of any factory warranty, including the standard Volvo four-year/50,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty, as well as the eight-year/100,000-mile battery warranty on all fully-electric and plug-in hybrid models.
What’s more, even once all warranties expire, you’ll have the option to purchase a protection plan for up to five years, with unlimited mileage. In other words, Volvo offers unparalleled peace of mind for Certified by Volvo buyers.
Roadside Assistance
Throughout the life of your Volvo CPO warranty, you will also receive Volvo Roadside Assistance Plus membership. The program offers immensely-helpful benefits like 24/7 complimentary towing to a Volvo authorized retailer (or a Volvo-certified collision center within a 25-mile radius), fuel delivery, flat tire changes, lockout service, or battery jumps. Not only that, but you’ll receive expense reimbursement up to $1,000 for meals, lodging, and alternative transportation, should your Volvo sustain a warranty-related disablement more than 100 miles from home.
Complimentary CARFAX Vehicle History Report
Your vehicle’s CARFAX report, a condition of its acceptance to the Certified by Volvo CPO program in the first place, will be available to you, free of charge.
To add a further layer of protection, the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee helps shield you from unknowingly purchasing a vehicle with a DMV-reported incident, including salvage, fire, flood damage, odometer problems, or a lemon history. If the CARFAX report incorrectly states that your Volvo didn’t have a branded title — meaning that it was labeled as having one of those significant defects — then CARFAX will buy back the vehicle.
SiriusXM Subscription
Each Certified by Volvo vehicle purchase comes with a free three-month subscription to SiriusXM satellite radio.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Each Certified by Volvo vehicle must meet demanding standards for age, mileage, and condition before it can be certified. Furthermore, only an authorized Volvo dealer can grant certified status.
Yes! Once a Volvo is certified, it’s certified for good. The warranty, should it still be in force, is fully transferable to the new owner at no charge.
Yes! Once your Certified by Volvo warranty has expired, you can purchase up to five years of additional coverage with the Volvo Increased Protection Plan.
Yes! Every Certified by Volvo, includes a vehicle history report with CARFAX Buyback Guarantee protection available.
Depending on the vehicle, and subject to qualification, Volvo Car Financial Services frequently offers promotional APRs and cash back programs to Certified by Volvo buyers.