What are the requirements to import my Volvo from Asia into the UK?
The car requires a Single Vehicle Approval by the UK Dept. of Transport. (A Certificate of Conformity is not valid in this case, since that only applies to vehicles transported within the EU). The procedure is different depending on whether the car is being imported into the UK as personal property. In that case only a Basic Test is required, involving simple changes such as the speedometer from km to miles. If it is a company car, an Enhanced Test is required and that is much more comprehensive. There is a booklet available with information about these requirements. Please look at www.dft.gov.uk Go to “Roads and Vehicles”, then “Vehicles”, then “Vehicle standards: safety”, then “Vehicle Imports and Single Vehicle Approval”. There you can order the booklet.
