Volvo S60 2009 running costs in United Kingdom
Official UK VCA archive (2000–2013) figure for the 2009 Volvo S60: 30–38 mpg (UK), 199–227 g/km CO₂. At United Kingdom prices (£1.64/L petrol), driving 12,000 miles a year costs about £3,009 — £0.16 per mile.
Official figures — 2009 Volvo S60
| Fuel types | Petrol · Diesel |
|---|---|
| Official consumption | 29.7–37.7 mpg (UK) |
| CO₂ (official) | 199–227 g/km |
| Engine size | 1,984–2,400 cc |
| Configurations in source data | 2 |
| Data source | UK VCA archive (2000–2013) — NEDC test cycle (optimistic vs WLTP) |
What it costs to run in United Kingdom
| Petrol (29.7 mpg (UK)) | £3,009/year |
|---|---|
| MOT | £54.85/year |
| Typical annual road tax | £190/year |
| Estimated annual running cost | £3,254/year ≈ £271/month |
Assumes 12,000 miles a year and the current average United Kingdom prices shown above (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, Sep 2026 (164.4p)). Insurance is not included because it depends on your age, history and the policy — add it in the full ownership calculator. Servicing, tyres and repairs also vary by car and driver.
How it compares with other petrol cars in United Kingdom
The average petrol car in our United Kingdom dataset uses 7.9 L/100km. The 2009 Volvo S60 uses 9.5 L/100km — about 20.3% more than that average, or roughly £507 extra a year at 12,000 miles.
2009 Volvo S60 — configurations in the official data
| Fuel | Consumption | CO₂ | Engine | Power | Source variant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 9.5 L/100km | 227 g/km | 1984 cc | — | 2.0T Geartronic · 2 variants (median NEDC) |
| Diesel | 7.5 L/100km | 199 g/km | 2400 cc | — | 2.4D Geartronic · 4 variants (median NEDC) |
Figures are the official certified values recorded in the UK VCA archive (2000–2013), grouped across 2 configurations. Real-world consumption is typically higher than the certified figure, and NEDC-cycle figures are optimistic compared with the newer WLTP cycle.
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These are estimates built from official certified figures and current average prices. They are not financial advice. Verify the exact figure for the car you are buying — consumption varies by trim, tyres and driving style.