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With 19,744 currently licensed in the UK, the Volvo EX30 is one of Britain's well-known cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the EX30 5 stars in 2024, with 88% adult occupant and 85% child protection scores.
Annual running costs are estimated at £2,117 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £176/month or 29p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2024
Monthly Cost
£176
est. annual total
New From
£41,260
Euro NCAP tested the EX30 in 2024 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
88%
Child Occupant
85%
Pedestrian
88%
Safety Assist
80%
There are 3 known DVSA recalls affecting the Volvo EX30. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2026/043
On affected vehicles equipped with manually operated front seats there is a potential issue on the front seats due to insufficient welding strength between the recliner and the lower bracket on the seat backrest which may compromise the backrest’s ability to provide optimal occupant protection in the event of an impact.
Build dates: 2024-11-05 to 2025-04-02
R/2025/559
On affected vehicles following charging there is a risk of an overheating High Voltage Battery Cell which could lead to a risk of fire.
Build dates: 2023-09-06 to 2025-08-22
R/2024/205
A software error has been identified in relation to the display. In rare cases this could cause the screen to enter a “test mode” during vehicle start-up which will prevent key information including the vehicle speed from being displayed.
Build dates: 2023-09-06 to 2024-04-30
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Volvo EX30 are estimated at around £2,117 per year, or £176 per month.
Fuel
£0
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,667
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
Battery
51 kWh
Range (WLTP)
214 mi
Motor
200 kW
268 bhp
Drive
RWD
Rapid charge: 25 min (10-80%) | Home charge: 6h (0-100%)
Starting from £41,260 new, a Volvo EX30 typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £30,950 | −£10,310 |
| 2 years | 64% | £26,300 | −£14,960 |
| 3 years | 56% | £23,150 | −£18,110 |
| 4 years | 50% | £20,850 | −£20,410 |
| 5 years | 46% | £19,150 | −£22,110 |
| 6 years | 43% | £17,800 | −£23,460 |
| 7 years | 41% | £16,750 | −£24,510 |
| 8 years | 39% | £15,900 | −£25,360 |
| 9 years | 37% | £15,100 | −£26,160 |
| 10 years | 35% | £14,350 | −£26,910 |
There are currently 19,744 licensed and 199 SORN EX30s in the UK (19,943 total). This makes it a uncommon vehicle on UK roads.
Euro NCAP awarded the EX30 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2024. It scored 88% for adult occupant protection, 85% for child occupant protection, 88% for vulnerable road users, and 80% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old EX30 are estimated at around £2,117 per year (£176/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 3 known safety recalls affecting the EX30. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new EX30 starts from around £41,260. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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