Is the Volvo S80 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 7,814 MOT tests, around 9% of Volvo S80s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 66% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 26%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 75% diesel, 25% petrol. Diesel S80s are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Petrol S80s are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 9%
- Likely charged
- 66%
- Depends on the car
- 26%
- MOT tests analysed
- 7,814
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S80 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many S80s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Likely compliant174 tested | – |
| 2015 | Check exact car397 tested | Likely compliant2 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car394 tested | Likely compliant1 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged424 tested | Likely compliant4 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged341 tested | Likely compliant18 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged406 tested | Likely compliant22 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged580 tested | Likely compliant32 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged421 tested | Likely compliant69 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged632 tested | Likely compliant81 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged681 tested | Likely compliant168 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged338 tested | Likely compliant96 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged395 tested | Check Euro standard112 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged288 tested | Check Euro standard220 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged211 tested | Check Euro standard292 tested |
| 2002 | Likely charged124 tested | Check Euro standard316 tested |
| 2001 | Likely charged16 tested | Check Euro standard266 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged16 tested | Likely charged133 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged9 tested | Likely charged102 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the S80
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 (75% of S80s tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (25% of S80s tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
S80s from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (26% 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 S80s fare at the MOT too: see the Volvo S80 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Volvo S80 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Volvo S80s in this data were first registered between 1999 and 2016. 2007 was the most common year, with 849 tests (11% of the total), and half were registered in 2008 or later.
S80s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 73% of the time, at an average of 116,231 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 68% of the time with 126,878 miles on average.
On a budget, the oldest diesel S80s likely to comply are from 2016. 174 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 86% of the time and averaged 72,937 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest petrol S80s likely to comply are from 2006. 96 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 63% of the time and averaged 138,012 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the S80's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (7.5% of tests); suspension: "ball joint excessively worn" (2.3%); brakes: "less than 1.5 mm thick" (2.0%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 16.3% of tests.
Overall, 69% of S80s passed first time, slightly below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 122,252 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 7,814 first MOT tests of the Volvo S80 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 7,814 MOT tests say about the Volvo S80 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Volvo S80 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 9% of S80s on the road are likely compliant and 66% 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 S80 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol S80s first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel S80 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel S80s from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific S80 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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