Is the Volvo C30 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 24,499 MOT tests, around 41% of Volvo C30s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 59% are likely to be charged.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 59% diesel, 41% petrol. Diesel C30s in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply. Every petrol C30 in the data (2006 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 41%
- Likely charged
- 59%
- Depends on the car
- 0%
- MOT tests analysed
- 24,499
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C30 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many C30s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Likely charged559 tested | Likely compliant441 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged1,614 tested | Likely compliant1,364 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged2,596 tested | Likely compliant736 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged3,910 tested | Likely compliant1,547 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged3,283 tested | Likely compliant2,340 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged1,506 tested | Likely compliant1,998 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged968 tested | Likely compliant1,510 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged43 tested | Likely compliant80 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the C30
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (59% of C30s tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
- Petrol (41% of C30s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how C30s fare at the MOT too: see the Volvo C30 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Volvo C30 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Volvo C30s in this data were first registered between 2006 and 2013. 2009 was the most common year, with 5,623 tests (23% of the total), and half were registered in 2010 or later.
C30s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 59% of the time, at an average of 99,450 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 59% of the time with 98,243 miles on average.
Whichever year you choose, check the C30's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (8.4% of tests); suspension: "fractured or broken" (5.0%) and "pin or bush excessively worn" (4.5%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 21.0% of tests.
Overall, 59% of C30s passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 98,733 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Volvo models
About this data
Based on 24,499 first MOT tests of the Volvo C30 carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 24,499 MOT tests say about the Volvo C30 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Volvo C30 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 41% of C30s on the road are likely compliant and 59% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol C30 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol C30s first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel C30 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel C30s from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific C30 is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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