Is the Volvo XC60 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 104,160 MOT tests, around 58% of Volvo XC60s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 21% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 21%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 82% diesel, 11% petrol, 6% hybrid (petrol). Diesel XC60s are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Every petrol XC60 in the data (2008 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Every hybrid (petrol) XC60 in the data (2017 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 58%
- Likely charged
- 21%
- Depends on the car
- 21%
- MOT tests analysed
- 104,160
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XC60 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many XC60s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol | Hybrid (petrol) | Hybrid (diesel) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | – | Likely compliant3 tested | Likely compliant147 tested | Likely compliant87 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant1,596 tested | Likely compliant1,085 tested | Likely compliant4,030 tested | Likely compliant1,405 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant5,420 tested | Likely compliant4,970 tested | Likely compliant937 tested | – |
| 2018 | Likely compliant6,797 tested | Likely compliant3,192 tested | Likely compliant840 tested | – |
| 2017 | Likely compliant13,295 tested | Likely compliant1,315 tested | Likely compliant173 tested | – |
| 2016 | Likely compliant14,615 tested | Likely compliant126 tested | – | – |
| 2015 | Check exact car12,643 tested | Likely compliant17 tested | – | – |
| 2014 | Check exact car8,890 tested | Likely compliant40 tested | – | – |
| 2013 | Likely charged5,157 tested | Likely compliant48 tested | – | – |
| 2012 | Likely charged4,857 tested | Likely compliant93 tested | – | – |
| 2011 | Likely charged4,491 tested | Likely compliant99 tested | – | – |
| 2010 | Likely charged4,267 tested | Likely compliant77 tested | – | – |
| 2009 | Likely charged3,061 tested | Likely compliant54 tested | – | – |
| 2008 | Likely charged272 tested | Likely compliant11 tested | – | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the XC60
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 (82% of XC60s tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (11% of XC60s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Hybrid (petrol) (6% of XC60s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Hybrid (diesel) (1% of XC60s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
XC60s from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (21% 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 XC60s fare at the MOT too: see the Volvo XC60 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Volvo XC60 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Volvo XC60s in this data were first registered between 2008 and 2021. 2017 was the most common year, with 14,783 tests (14% of the total), and half were registered in 2016 or later.
XC60s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 85% of the time, at an average of 50,410 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 70% of the time with 113,059 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 XC60s likely to comply are from 2016. 14,615 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 79% of the time and averaged 68,106 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest hybrid (petrol) XC60s likely to comply are from 2017. 173 of them were tested; 2017 cars passed first time 84% of the time and averaged 57,144 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the XC60's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were suspension: "fractured or broken" (4.0% of tests); brakes: "less than 1.5 mm thick" (3.1%); tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (2.1%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 15.7% of tests.
Overall, 80% of XC60s passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 70,818 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 104,160 first MOT tests of the Volvo XC60 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 104,160 MOT tests say about the Volvo XC60 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Volvo XC60 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 58% of XC60s on the road are likely compliant and 21% 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 XC60 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol XC60s first registered from 2008 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel XC60 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel XC60s from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific XC60 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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