Question 1

What is the difference between a Volvo T8 and a B5?

Accepted Answer

A T8 is a plug-in hybrid with a battery you charge from a socket, giving a short electric-only range. A B5 is a mild hybrid: a 48-volt system assists the engine and recovers energy, but the car never runs on electricity alone.

Question 2

What should I check on a used Volvo plug-in hybrid?

Accepted Answer

Check the electric range on a full charge against the original figure, that Pure electric mode works and that the charging cable comes with the car. Ask whether any recall work on the hybrid system has been done.

Question 3

Is a used Volvo hybrid ULEZ compliant?

Accepted Answer

Petrol hybrids comply with London's ULEZ and pay no daily charge. Check the Euro class of an early V60 diesel plug-in hybrid, as a diesel needs Euro 6 to comply.

Question 4

How much road tax does a used Volvo hybrid pay?

Accepted Answer

A hybrid first registered from April 2017 pays the £200 standard rate. Many XC60 and XC90 plug-in hybrids had a list price over £40,000, so they also pay £440 a year in years two to six.

Question 5

Which hybrid versions does the new Volvo range include?

Accepted Answer

New Volvo hybrids are sold as the XC60 and XC90 SUVs and the V60 estate, all with an automatic gearbox. Each version's on-the-road price sits beside the used cars.

Used Volvo hybrid cars in the UK

Volvo XC40 1.5 T4 Recharge PHEV Auto Inscription

Volvo XC90 2.0 T8 PHEV AWD Geartronic Ultra Dark

Volvo XC40 1.5 T5 Recharge PHEV Auto Inscription Pro

Volvo XC90 2.0 T8 PHEV AWD Geartronic Ultra Dark

Volvo XC90 2.0 T8 18.8kWh Plus SUV 5dr Petrol Plug-in Hybrid Auto 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) (455 ps)

VOLVO XC90 ESTATE 2.0 B5P Plus Pro Dark 5dr AWD Geartronic

Volvo V60 2.0 T6 [350] Recharge PHEV Plus Dark 5dr AWD Auto

VOLVO XC60 ESTATE 2.0 T8 406 PHEV Ultra Black Ed 5dr AWD Geartronic

VOLVO XC90 ESTATE 2.0 T8 PHEV Plus Dark 5dr AWD Geartronic

Volvo XC90 Plus, T8 AWD Plug-in hybrid, Electric/Petrol, Dark, 7 Seats