Is the Volvo XC40 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 47,465 MOT tests, around 100% of Volvo XC40s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 0% are likely to be charged.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 58% petrol, 24% diesel, 18% hybrid (petrol). Every petrol XC40 in the data (2018 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Every diesel XC40 in the data (2018 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Every hybrid (petrol) XC40 in the data (2020 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 100%
- Likely charged
- 0%
- Depends on the car
- 0%
- MOT tests analysed
- 47,465
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XC40 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many XC40s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel | Hybrid (petrol) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant459 tested | Likely compliant5 tested | Likely compliant447 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant13,701 tested | Likely compliant2,846 tested | Likely compliant8,117 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant9,686 tested | Likely compliant5,535 tested | – |
| 2018 | Likely compliant3,480 tested | Likely compliant3,134 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the XC40
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).
- Petrol (58% of XC40s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (24% of XC40s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Hybrid (petrol) (18% of XC40s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how XC40s fare at the MOT too: see the Volvo XC40 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Volvo XC40 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Volvo XC40s in this data were first registered between 2018 and 2021. 2020 was the most common year, with 24,664 tests (52% of the total), and half were registered in 2020 or later.
Every XC40 in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2021) passed first time 91% of the time at 24,115 miles on average, and the oldest (2018) passed 90% at 39,097 miles.
On a budget, the oldest hybrid (petrol) XC40s likely to comply are from 2020. 8,117 of them were tested; 2020 cars passed first time 90% of the time and averaged 25,072 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the XC40's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were brakes: "less than 1.5 mm thick" (3.0% of tests); tyres: "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords" (1.9%) and "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (1.0%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 12.3% of tests.
Overall, 90% of XC40s passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 29,434 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Volvo models
About this data
Based on 47,465 first MOT tests of the Volvo XC40 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 47,465 MOT tests say about the Volvo XC40 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Volvo XC40 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 100% of XC40s on the road are likely compliant and 0% 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 XC40 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol XC40s first registered from 2018 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel XC40 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015.
How can I check if a specific XC40 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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