Is the Volvo V40 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 100,495 MOT tests, around 54% of Volvo V40s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 15% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 31%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 63% diesel, 37% petrol. Diesel V40s are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Petrol V40s are generally compliant from 2012, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 54%
- Likely charged
- 15%
- Depends on the car
- 31%
- MOT tests analysed
- 100,495
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V40 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many V40s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Likely compliant1,846 tested | Likely compliant6,475 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant3,389 tested | Likely compliant9,593 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant6,149 tested | Likely compliant7,435 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant9,688 tested | Likely compliant5,737 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car13,194 tested | Likely compliant2,481 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car15,176 tested | Likely compliant1,116 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged10,865 tested | Likely compliant538 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged2,262 tested | Likely compliant122 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged340 tested | Check Euro standard639 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged364 tested | Check Euro standard815 tested |
| 2002 | Likely charged223 tested | Check Euro standard597 tested |
| 2001 | Likely charged74 tested | Check Euro standard532 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged14 tested | Likely charged341 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged7 tested | Likely charged216 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged1 tested | Likely charged112 tested |
| 1997 | Likely charged6 tested | Likely charged94 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the V40
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 (63% of V40s tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (37% of V40s tested): likely compliant from 2012; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
V40s from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (31% 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 V40s fare at the MOT too: see the Volvo V40 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Volvo V40 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Volvo V40s in this data were first registered between 1997 and 2019. 2014 was the most common year, with 16,294 tests (16% of the total), and half were registered in 2016 or later.
V40s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 79% of the time, at an average of 48,644 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 65% of the time with 96,842 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 V40s likely to comply are from 2016. 9,688 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 75% of the time and averaged 59,082 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest petrol V40s likely to comply are from 2012. 122 of them were tested; 2012 cars passed first time 66% of the time and averaged 99,974 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the V40's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were suspension: "fractured or broken" (7.7% of tests); lights and electrics: "not working" (2.8%); tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (2.4%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 17.2% of tests.
Overall, 73% of V40s passed first time, slightly above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 65,575 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Volvo models
About this data
Based on 100,495 first MOT tests of the Volvo V40 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 100,495 MOT tests say about the Volvo V40 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Volvo V40 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 54% of V40s on the road are likely compliant and 15% 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 V40 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol V40s first registered from 2012 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel V40 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel V40s from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific V40 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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