How much to tax my imported Volvo S60?
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The question
I'm importing a Volvo S60 registered in the UK on 27 March 2008; how much will the car tax be in Ireland? Engine size: 1,984cc, 227g/km CO2 emissions.
Asked by mr monahan ·
Expert answer
Hi there,
I’m afraid you’re going to get hit for the highest rate of motor tax on that model, of €2,350 a year. Unfortunately, although the car was originally registered before the introduction of the CO2-based tax system here, the regulations say that "Cars registered outside of the State on or after 1 January 2008 and subsequently registered in the State on or after 1 July 2008 will have their motor tax based on the new CO2 system.”
Answered by Neil Briscoe