Is the Volvo S90 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 7,520 MOT tests, around 99% of Volvo S90s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 1% are likely to be charged.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 75% diesel, 21% petrol. Every diesel S90 in the data (2016 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Petrol S90s are generally compliant from 2016, while petrol cars from 1997 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 99%
- Likely charged
- 1%
- Depends on the car
- 0%
- MOT tests analysed
- 7,520
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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
S90 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many S90s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol | Hybrid (petrol) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Likely compliant281 tested | Likely compliant685 tested | Likely compliant85 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant1,297 tested | Likely compliant761 tested | Likely compliant111 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant2,380 tested | Likely compliant88 tested | Likely compliant58 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant1,358 tested | Likely compliant2 tested | Likely compliant30 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant287 tested | Likely compliant1 tested | – |
| 1997 | – | Likely charged61 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the S90
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 S90s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Petrol (21% of S90s tested): likely compliant from 2016; 1997 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Hybrid (petrol) (4% of S90s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how S90s fare at the MOT too: see the Volvo S90 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Volvo S90 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Volvo S90s in this data were first registered between 1997 and 2020. 2018 was the most common year, with 2,526 tests (34% of the total), and half were registered in 2018 or later.
Almost every S90 in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2020) passed first time 89% of the time at 29,566 miles on average, and the oldest (1997) passed 79% at 121,050 miles.
On a budget, the oldest diesel S90s likely to comply are from 2016. 287 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 82% of the time and averaged 67,572 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the S90's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were brakes: "less than 1.5 mm thick" (3.3% of tests); tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (1.9%) and "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords" (1.9%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 13.8% of tests.
Overall, 88% of S90s passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 49,920 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Volvo models
About this data
Based on 7,520 first MOT tests of the Volvo S90 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 7,520 MOT tests say about the Volvo S90 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Volvo S90 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 99% of S90s on the road are likely compliant and 1% 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 S90 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol S90s first registered from 2016 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel S90 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015.
How can I check if a specific S90 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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