Is the Volvo V60 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 37,100 MOT tests, around 54% of Volvo V60s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 28% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 18%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 83% diesel, 13% petrol. Diesel V60s are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Every petrol V60 in the data (2010 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 54%
- Likely charged
- 28%
- Depends on the car
- 18%
- MOT tests analysed
- 37,100
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V60 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many V60s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol | Hybrid (petrol) | Hybrid (diesel) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant1 tested | Likely compliant5 tested | Likely compliant88 tested | Likely compliant19 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant1,209 tested | Likely compliant1,037 tested | Likely compliant812 tested | Likely compliant35 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant3,726 tested | Likely compliant1,073 tested | Likely compliant49 tested | – |
| 2018 | Likely compliant2,999 tested | Likely compliant842 tested | – | Likely compliant23 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant2,439 tested | Likely compliant569 tested | Likely compliant1 tested | Likely compliant181 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant3,357 tested | Likely compliant238 tested | Likely compliant1 tested | Likely compliant267 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car3,025 tested | Likely compliant197 tested | – | Check exact car104 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car3,442 tested | Likely compliant97 tested | Likely compliant4 tested | Check exact car155 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged3,403 tested | Likely compliant107 tested | – | Likely charged63 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged4,446 tested | Likely compliant229 tested | – | – |
| 2011 | Likely charged2,356 tested | Likely compliant249 tested | – | – |
| 2010 | Likely charged230 tested | Likely compliant18 tested | – | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the V60
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 (83% of V60s tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (13% of V60s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Hybrid (petrol) (3% of V60s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Hybrid (diesel) (2% of V60s tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
V60s from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (18% 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 V60s fare at the MOT too: see the Volvo V60 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Volvo V60 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Volvo V60s in this data were first registered between 2010 and 2021. 2019 was the most common year, with 4,848 tests (13% of the total), and half were registered in 2016 or later.
V60s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 83% of the time, at an average of 54,779 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 71% of the time with 112,119 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 V60s likely to comply are from 2016. 3,357 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 79% of the time and averaged 76,459 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the V60's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were brakes: "less than 1.5 mm thick" (3.5% of tests); tyres: "has ply or cords exposed" (2.6%) and "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (2.5%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 18.7% of tests.
Overall, 78% of V60s passed first time, noticeably above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 78,114 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Volvo models
About this data
Based on 37,100 first MOT tests of the Volvo V60 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 37,100 MOT tests say about the Volvo V60 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Volvo V60 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 54% of V60s on the road are likely compliant and 28% 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 V60 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol V60s first registered from 2010 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel V60 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel V60s from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific V60 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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