Is the Volvo XC70 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 18,080 MOT tests, around 8% of Volvo XC70s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 72% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 20%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 96% diesel. Diesel XC70s are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 8%
- Likely charged
- 72%
- Depends on the car
- 20%
- MOT tests analysed
- 18,080
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XC70 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many XC70s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Likely compliant1,024 tested | – |
| 2015 | Check exact car1,608 tested | Likely compliant8 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car1,702 tested | Likely compliant27 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged1,541 tested | Likely compliant21 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged1,329 tested | Likely compliant18 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged1,812 tested | Likely compliant21 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged1,412 tested | Likely compliant24 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged1,018 tested | Likely compliant23 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged971 tested | Likely compliant56 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged1,277 tested | Likely compliant82 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged1,155 tested | Likely compliant111 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged1,242 tested | Check Euro standard133 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged714 tested | Check Euro standard113 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged406 tested | Check Euro standard106 tested |
| 2002 | Likely charged73 tested | Check Euro standard28 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the XC70
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 (96% of XC70s tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (4% of XC70s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
XC70s from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (20% 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 XC70s fare at the MOT too: see the Volvo XC70 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Volvo XC70 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Volvo XC70s in this data were first registered between 2002 and 2016. 2011 was the most common year, with 1,833 tests (10% of the total), and half were registered in 2011 or later.
XC70s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 75% of the time, at an average of 86,279 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 66% of the time with 131,199 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 XC70s likely to comply are from 2016. 1,024 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 80% of the time and averaged 69,086 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the XC70's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (6.1% of tests); suspension: "fractured or broken" (4.2%) and "ball joint excessively worn" (2.5%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 16.5% of tests.
Overall, 69% of XC70s passed first time, slightly below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 119,717 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 18,080 first MOT tests of the Volvo XC70 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 18,080 MOT tests say about the Volvo XC70 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Volvo XC70 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 8% of XC70s on the road are likely compliant and 72% 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 XC70 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol XC70s first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel XC70 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel XC70s from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific XC70 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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