I want import a 2011 Volvo XC90 to Ireland...
I want to import my brother's 2011 Volvo XC90 from UK to Ireland. What would be the cost involved? Also, I have an Indian licence. So how much will the insurance cost?
Nestor (Ballinrobe)Jun 2025 Filed under: importing
Expert answer
Hi Nestor,
We'd need a lot more information to be able to give you any estimates of the costs involved, but generally speaking, if the car is coming from England, Scotland or Wales, you will be liable for VAT and import duty on top of VRT and the NOx levy. Cars coming from Northern Ireland usually (though not always) only attract VRT and the NOx levy.
To estimate the VRT you will need the official CO2 rating and a guess at the Open Market Selling Price (OMSP) according to Revenue. Give us the car's engine details and we should be able to make a good guess at all that.
I highly recommend you read our guides on the subject first:
Guide to Importing Cars from the UK
Guide to Importing a Car from Northern Ireland
And it isn't really possible for us to estimate your insurance cost as there are so many factors involved. Best bet is to ring around with a registration number of a very similar existing car in Ireland to get a feel for the price.
One final thing to be aware of: your Indian licence is only valid in Ireland for 12 months after you arrive in the country, regardless of whether you have access to a car.
Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor