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Volvo Xc40 road tax (2026/27)

How much is Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on a Volvo Xc40? 100% of the 5 in stock pay the flat £200/yr standard rate.

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How much is road tax on a Volvo Xc40?

Most used Volvo Xc40 in stock pay the flat standard rate of £200 a year — 100% were first registered on or after 1 April 2017, when road tax became a single annual rate regardless of CO₂. Electric Xc40s now pay road tax too (the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025) — the same £200 standard rate. Figures are for the 2026/27 UK tax year.

Standard rate
£200/yr
Most common
£200/yr (100%)
From April 2017
100% of stock
Median CO₂
136 g/km

There are currently 5 used Volvo XC40 models listed for sale on Motoring Today, spanning registration years from 2018 to 2023. Understanding the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), commonly known as road tax, for a used car like the XC40 depends primarily on its first registration date and its CO2 emissions and fuel type. This is crucial because UK road tax rules changed significantly in April 2017. For a used XC40 registered before April 2017 – though none of the current listings fall into this category, it's good to know – VED is calculated purely on CO2 emissions bands. However, as all current Volvo XC40s available are from 2018 onwards, they fall under the newer system. This means they incurred a first-year VED rate based on CO2 emissions, followed by a standard flat rate. A surcharge also applies if the car had a list price over £40,000 when new, for five years from the second year of registration. It is also important to note that the exemption for fully-electric vehicles is changing from April 2025. Because VED amounts are specific to each vehicle's first registration date and exact specifications, we cannot state a precise figure here. We recommend checking the individual details of any used Volvo XC40 you are interested in on Motoring Today to confirm its specific VED liability.

Standard rate (year 2+)
£200/yr

Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)

Most common in stock
£200/yr

100% of Volvo Xc40

Expensive-car supplement
+£440/yr

If over £40k new · years 2–6

How Volvo Xc40 road tax is worked out

First-year rate by CO₂ (cars registered from 1 April 2026)
CO₂Petrol / EV / RDE2 dieselNon-RDE2 diesel
0 g/km£10£10
1–50 g/km£115£135
51–75 g/km£135£280
76–90 g/km£280£365
91–100 g/km£365£405
101–110 g/km£405£455
111–130 g/km£455£560
131–150 g/km£560£1,410
151–170 g/km£1,410£2,270
171–190 g/km£2,270£3,420
191–225 g/km£3,420£4,850
226–255 g/km£4,850£5,690
Over 255 g/km£5,690£5,690

After the first year

2026/27
  • £200/yr standard rate — every car registered on or after 1 April 2017, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
  • +£440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6 if the list price was over £40,000 new (£50,000 for electric cars registered from April 2025).
  • Electric cars pay £10 in the first year, then the £200 standard rate — the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025.
  • Cars registered 2001–2017 stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M), from £20 to £790 a year.

Rates shown are for the 2026/27 UK tax year (source: DVLA / GOV.UK). Check the exact figure for a specific car by its registration on the GOV.UK vehicle-tax service.

Volvo Xc40 in stock now — from £11,999

Volvo XC40
Fair price

Volvo XC40

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£200/yrHome delivery
Finance available on request
£11,999
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Fair price

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2023 B3 Mhev Auto

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Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax

Trim-level specifications for the Volvo XC40 (Diesel, Petrol, Petrol Parallel PHEV), across 118 recorded variants.

Performance
127–258 bhp
Power
6.2s
0–60 mph (fastest)
140 mph
Top speed
1,477–1,969 cc
Engine
Economy & running costs
31–56 mpg
Fuel economy
47–189 g/km
CO₂
28 mi
Electric range (max)
£190
Road tax (VED)
18–33 of 50
Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
4,425 mm
Length
2,034 mm
Width
1,658 mm
Height
2,702 mm
Wheelbase
1,640 kg
Weight
5
Seats
5
Doors
Euro NCAP safety
5-star · tested 2018
76%
Safety assist

The Volvo XC40 SUV was tested by Euro NCAP in 2018 and was awarded a 5 star overall rating. This overall rating is calculated from the following individual ratings:

Manual · Automatic 5 seats New from £25,800
TrimFuelPowerMPGCO₂Ins.
1.5 T4 RC PHEV Inscription Expression 5dr AutoAutomaticPetrol Parallel PHEV208 bhp—4728
2.0 B4P R DESIGN Pro 5dr Auto [7 speed]AutomaticPetrol194 bhp36.2 - 42.1 mpg15225
2.0 B4P R DESIGN Pro 5dr AWD Auto [7 speed]AutomaticPetrol194 bhp37.1 - 39.7 mpg16025
2.0 B3P Core 5dr AutoAutomaticPetrol160 bhp39.2 - 42.7 mpg14923
1.5 T2 Start 5drManualPetrol127 bhp37.2 - 40.9 mpg15718
R-Design Pro B5 (P) AWD auto 5dAutomaticPetrol246 bhp34.4 - 36.7 mpg17629
Inscription B5 (P) AWD auto 5dAutomaticPetrol246 bhp34.4 - 36.7 mpg17429
Momentum B4 (P) AWD auto 5dAutomaticPetrol194 bhp34 - 36.7 mpg17424
R-Design T5 Twin Engine FWD auto 5dAutomaticPetrol Parallel PHEV258 bhp—4732
R-Design T4 auto 5dAutomaticPetrol187 bhp33.6 - 36.7 mpg17426
R-Design Pro T3 FWD (04/19-) 5dManualPetrol160 bhp37.2 - 40.4 mpg15823
R-Design Pro T3 FWD auto 5dAutomaticPetrol160 bhp37.2 - 40.4 mpg15823

Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is road tax on a Volvo Xc40?
A Volvo Xc40 registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.
Do electric Volvo Xc40s pay road tax?
Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.
What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?
Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.
How is road tax calculated for the Volvo Xc40?
For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.
How does used-car road tax work in the UK?
For used cars registered from April 2017, a first-year rate applies, followed by a standard flat rate. A surcharge is added for cars with a list price exceeding £40,000 when new for five years from the second year of registration. Vehicles registered before April 2017 are taxed based on their CO2 emissions bands.
How many Volvo Xc40s are for sale?
There are 5 used Volvo Xc40s currently for sale, ranging from model years 2018 to 2023. These figures were last updated on 19 October 2026.

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