Is the Volvo C70 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 8,725 MOT tests, around 26% of Volvo C70s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 50% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 23%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 53% petrol, 47% diesel. Petrol C70s are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged. Diesel C70s in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply.
- Likely compliant
- 26%
- Likely charged
- 50%
- Depends on the car
- 23%
- MOT tests analysed
- 8,725
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C70 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many C70s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Likely compliant5 tested | Likely charged237 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant7 tested | Likely charged277 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant23 tested | Likely charged476 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant61 tested | Likely charged690 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant93 tested | Likely charged808 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant342 tested | Likely charged847 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant742 tested | Likely charged564 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant1,015 tested | Likely charged169 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard464 tested | – |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard551 tested | – |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard481 tested | – |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard301 tested | – |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard239 tested | – |
| 2000 | Likely charged155 tested | – |
| 1999 | Likely charged108 tested | – |
| 1998 | Likely charged58 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the C70
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).
- Petrol (53% of C70s tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Diesel (47% of C70s tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how C70s fare at the MOT too: see the Volvo C70 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Volvo C70 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Volvo C70s in this data were first registered between 1998 and 2013. 2007 was the most common year, with 1,306 tests (15% of the total), and half were registered in 2007 or later.
C70s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 57% of the time, at an average of 99,585 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 60% of the time with 93,354 miles on average, so check a compliant car's condition as carefully as an older one's.
On a budget, the oldest petrol C70s likely to comply are from 2006. 1,015 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 56% of the time and averaged 98,160 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the C70's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were suspension: "fractured or broken" (7.4% of tests); lights and electrics: "not working" (6.2%); body and structure: "constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (5.4%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 18.7% of tests.
Overall, 60% of C70s passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 94,910 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 8,725 first MOT tests of the Volvo C70 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 8,725 MOT tests say about the Volvo C70 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Volvo C70 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 26% of C70s on the road are likely compliant and 50% 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 C70 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol C70s first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel C70 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel C70s from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific C70 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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