How much to tax my imported Volvo S60?

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.

Mr Monahan (Lee, London)

Jan 2019 Filed under: taxation

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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.”

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
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