Is the Volvo V90 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 14,500 MOT tests, around 99% of Volvo V90s 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 71% diesel, 24% petrol. Every diesel V90 in the data (2016 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Petrol V90s are generally compliant from 2017, 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
- 14,500
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V90 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many V90s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol | Hybrid (petrol) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Likely compliant1,027 tested | Likely compliant1,155 tested | Likely compliant262 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant2,571 tested | Likely compliant1,706 tested | Likely compliant174 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant3,393 tested | Likely compliant480 tested | Likely compliant134 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant2,828 tested | Likely compliant25 tested | Likely compliant42 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant443 tested | – | – |
| 1997 | – | Likely charged94 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the V90
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 (71% of V90s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Petrol (24% of V90s tested): likely compliant from 2017; 1997 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Hybrid (petrol) (4% of V90s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how V90s fare at the MOT too: see the Volvo V90 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Volvo V90 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Volvo V90s in this data were first registered between 1997 and 2020. 2019 was the most common year, with 4,451 tests (31% of the total), and half were registered in 2018 or later.
Almost every V90 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 87% of the time at 30,521 miles on average, and the oldest (1997) passed 66% at 145,058 miles.
On a budget, the oldest diesel V90s likely to comply are from 2016. 443 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 84% of the time and averaged 75,328 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest petrol V90s likely to comply are from 2017. 25 of them were tested; 2017 cars passed first time 85% of the time and averaged 67,056 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the V90's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were brakes: "less than 1.5 mm thick" (3.7% of tests); tyres: "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords" (2.5%) and "has ply or cords exposed" (1.7%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 15.0% of tests.
Overall, 85% of V90s passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 49,861 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Volvo models
About this data
Based on 14,500 first MOT tests of the Volvo V90 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 14,500 MOT tests say about the Volvo V90 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Volvo V90 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 99% of V90s 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 V90 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol V90s first registered from 2017 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel V90 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015.
How can I check if a specific V90 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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