Is the Volvo S60 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 21,487 MOT tests, around 31% of Volvo S60s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 44% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 25%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 67% diesel, 32% petrol. Diesel S60s are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Every petrol S60 in the data (2001 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 31%
- Likely charged
- 44%
- Depends on the car
- 25%
- MOT tests analysed
- 21,487
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S60 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many S60s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | – | Likely compliant956 tested |
| 2019 | – | Likely compliant1,085 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant349 tested | Likely compliant546 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant867 tested | Likely compliant212 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant1,112 tested | Likely compliant85 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car1,209 tested | Likely compliant67 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car1,432 tested | Likely compliant30 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged1,380 tested | Likely compliant77 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged1,700 tested | Likely compliant136 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged1,747 tested | Likely compliant188 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged639 tested | Likely compliant31 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged35 tested | Likely compliant25 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged233 tested | Likely compliant140 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged505 tested | Likely compliant187 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged752 tested | Likely compliant390 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged947 tested | Check Euro standard576 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged767 tested | Check Euro standard565 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged503 tested | Check Euro standard598 tested |
| 2002 | Likely charged256 tested | Check Euro standard555 tested |
| 2001 | Likely charged11 tested | Check Euro standard336 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the S60
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 (67% of S60s tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (32% of S60s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
S60s from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (25% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Volvo can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how S60s fare at the MOT too: see the Volvo S60 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Volvo S60 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Volvo S60s in this data were first registered between 2001 and 2020. 2011 was the most common year, with 1,935 tests (9% of the total), and half were registered in 2012 or later.
S60s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 81% of the time, at an average of 61,293 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 67% of the time with 118,790 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel S60s likely to comply are from 2016. 1,112 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 79% of the time and averaged 76,207 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest petrol S60s likely to comply are from 2006. 390 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 59% of the time and averaged 124,503 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the S60's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (4.9% of tests) and "projected beam image is obviously incorrect" (2.6%); brakes: "less than 1.5 mm thick" (2.8%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 17.3% of tests.
Overall, 72% of S60s passed first time, roughly in line with the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 99,726 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 21,487 first MOT tests of the Volvo S60 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 21,487 MOT tests say about the Volvo S60 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Volvo S60 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 31% of S60s on the road are likely compliant and 44% 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 S60 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol S60s first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel S60 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel S60s from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific S60 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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