Is the Volvo V70 ULEZ Compliant?

Based on 45,092 MOT tests, around 7% of Volvo V70s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 66% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 27%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.

The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 69% diesel, 31% petrol. Diesel V70s are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Petrol V70s are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.

Likely compliant: 7%
Likely charged: 66%
Depends on the car: 27%
MOT tests analysed: 45,092

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V70 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel

Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many V70s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.

Volvo V70 ULEZ compliance by year of first registration and fuel type
First registered	Diesel	Petrol
2016	Likely compliant755 tested	Likely compliant4 tested
2015	Check exact car2,010 tested	Likely compliant7 tested
2014	Check exact car1,969 tested	Likely compliant1 tested
2013	Likely charged1,707 tested	Likely compliant10 tested
2012	Likely charged1,538 tested	Likely compliant53 tested
2011	Likely charged2,033 tested	Likely compliant99 tested
2010	Likely charged2,751 tested	Likely compliant175 tested
2009	Likely charged3,613 tested	Likely compliant266 tested
2008	Likely charged3,219 tested	Likely compliant386 tested
2007	Likely charged2,392 tested	Likely compliant537 tested
2006	Likely charged1,966 tested	Likely compliant934 tested
2005	Likely charged2,246 tested	Check Euro standard1,514 tested
2004	Likely charged1,859 tested	Check Euro standard1,456 tested
2003	Likely charged1,390 tested	Check Euro standard1,498 tested
2002	Likely charged927 tested	Check Euro standard1,763 tested
2001	Likely charged62 tested	Check Euro standard1,788 tested
2000	Likely charged153 tested	Likely charged1,365 tested
1999	Likely charged197 tested	Likely charged873 tested
1998	Likely charged125 tested	Likely charged728 tested
1997	Likely charged78 tested	Likely charged547 tested

How ULEZ rules apply to the V70

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 (69% of V70s tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Petrol (31% of V70s tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.

V70s from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (27% 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 V70s fare at the MOT too: see the Volvo V70 MOT failure rate.

Buying a used Volvo V70 for London: what the MOT data shows

The Volvo V70s in this data were first registered between 1997 and 2016. 2009 was the most common year, with 3,881 tests (9% of the total), and half were registered in 2007 or later.

V70s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 68% of the time, at an average of 122,938 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 64% of the time with 140,567 miles on average.

On a budget, the oldest diesel V70s likely to comply are from 2016. 755 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 83% of the time and averaged 71,024 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.

On a budget, the oldest petrol V70s likely to comply are from 2006. 934 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 59% of the time and averaged 143,464 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.

Whichever year you choose, check the V70's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (8.6% of tests) and "projected beam image is obviously incorrect" (3.5%); suspension: "ball joint excessively worn" (3.3%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 18.7% of tests.

Overall, 64% of V70s passed first time, noticeably below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 136,832 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.

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About this data

Based on 45,092 first MOT tests of the Volvo V70 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What 45,092 MOT tests say about the Volvo V70 and London's ULEZ.

Is the Volvo V70 ULEZ compliant?

In our data about 7% of V70s 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 V70 years are ULEZ compliant?

Petrol V70s first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.

Is a diesel V70 ULEZ compliant?

Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel V70s from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.

How can I check if a specific V70 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.

Is your V70 ULEZ compliant?

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