It is essential to speak to Agnew Belfast Volvo on 028 9068 6000 before placing your order.

They will ensure:
• You choose a vehicle with the correct certification
• It meets Northern Ireland emissions and approval standards
• You receive the right car, at the right price, with the correct paperwork

If you're in Great Britain, you can purchase as usual — your Volvo will meet local requirements.

Buying a plug-in hybrid Volvo from available stock
Whether a PHEV can be registered in Northern Ireland depends on the exact factory build date and associated emissions standard. Please do not place an order without first speaking to Agnew Belfast Volvo on 028 9068 6000 who will confirm availability and suitability.

Ordering a new car from the configurator
If you’re ordering a build-to-order Volvo for Northern Ireland:
• Choose “EU CoC for Northern Ireland” under Internal item within the Add optional equipment section.
This ensures correct certification, documentation, vehicle excise duty, and on the road pricing. If in doubt, Agnew Belfast Volvo on 028 9068 6000 will guide you step by step.

Why do I need to do this?
Following Brexit—and the introduction of new legislation alongside the Windsor Framework—the rules for approving, selling, and registering new vehicles are no longer the same across the UK. Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) now follows one approval system, while Northern Ireland uses another.

What is Type Approval?
Type Approval is a mandatory certification confirming that every new vehicle meets strict safety and environmental standards. Manufacturers must produce each car to the exact specification linked to its approval certificate. Because Great Britain and Northern Ireland now follow different approval regimes, your Volvo must carry the correct certification for where it will be registered.

• Great Britain registrations require GB Type Approval.
• Northern Ireland registrations require EU Type Approval.

Although the cars look and feel the same, the certification behind them is different. Choosing the wrong certification can prevent your car from being registered.

Emissions standards: Euro 6e-bis
Euro 6e bis is a new administrative emissions standard used across Europe. It slightly alters how CO₂ emissions are calculated—particularly for plug in hybrids (PHEVs)—but does not change the actual performance or environmental impact of your Volvo.
• Great Britain: Does not use Euro 6e-bis; cars must meet Euro 6d.
• Northern Ireland: Requires Euro 6e-bis for cars registered from 1 January 2026.
These differences can affect whether certain vehicles—especially PHEVs—can be registered in Northern Ireland.

Speaking with Agnew Belfast Volvo on 028 9068 6000 before ordering is the best way to ensure your chosen model qualifies.