Volvo, much like Renault, is in a state of denial and it is refusing to greet the end of the scrappage scheme and instead have introduced a new 'Swappage" programme.
Volvo 'Swappage' is available to all individual buyers exchanging a car of any age or make (it is not limited to 10-year or older cars) against a new model year 2011 Volvo S40, V50, S60, V60, or S80. 'Swappage' runs until the end of September 2011.
The savings are considerable, for example:
- Volvo S40 – from €21,500, saving €5,000
- Volvo V50 – from €22,500, saving €6,000
- Volvo S60 – from €27,500, saving €6,000
- Volvo V60 – from €29,700, saving €8,500
- Volvo S80 – from €32,000, saving €6,500
"Volvo Swappage is our end of season sale as we are just in the process of switching to the new model year, Model Year 12 which features a number of changes and upgrades. Just like in other areas of retailing we are holding a sale offering outstanding value on the remaining MY11 cars, under the Volvo Swappage programme" stated David Baddeley, Managing Director of Volvo Car Ireland, " but to paraphrase another Irish retail business, be quick because when they are gone, they are gone – it is strictly limited to MY11 cars, at participating dealers and while stocks last" he added.