VOLVO CAR UK LIMITED

Company Information

Company Number
02281044
Registered Address
Scandinavia House, Norreys Drive, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 4FL
Status
Active
Employee Count
312.0
Turnover
1417118000.0
EBITDA
10308000.0

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
27 July 1988
Nature of Business
45111 - Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles
Industries
Travel And Transportation
Region
South East

Company Location

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Financial Metrics

Cash
£0.00
Net Worth
£12,520,000.00
Total Current Assets
£475,794,000.00
Total Current Liabilities
£525,713,000.00
Reporting Period
2023-07-01 to 2023-12-31Filed: 2024-01-31

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
24 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:45 days
Max Contractual:45 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
89%
31-60 Days
7%
After 60 Days
4%
Not Paid Within Terms11%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Performance Reports History

Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202331 Jan 20242489%7%4%11%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202324 Jul 20233580%13%7%20%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202228 Feb 20234067%21%12%33%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202220 Jul 20223372%17%11%28%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202102 Feb 20223770%18%12%30%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202115 Jul 20213768%20%12%32%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202027 Jan 20214256%34%10%44%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202021 Jul 20203660%28%13%40%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201930 Jan 20202880%15%5%20%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201926 Jul 20193075%19%6%25%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201829 Jan 20193372%20%8%28%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201827 Jul 20183666%24%10%34%

Company Summary

Volvo Car UK Limited is a subsidiary of the Swedish car manufacturer, Volvo Car Corporation

The company is responsible for the distribution, sales and marketing of Volvo cars in the UK market

They have a strong focus on sustainability and have implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact

Their sustainability program includes a commitment to become a carbon-neutral company by 2025, as well as using 25% recycled plastic in all new cars by 2025

They also have a goal to have 50% of their global sales consist of fully electric cars by 2025

In addition, they have implemented a circular economy approach, where they aim to reuse and recycle materials in their production process

Volvo Car UK Limited offers a wide range of products and services, including sedans, SUVs, and electric and hybrid vehicles

Their cars are known for their high-quality, safety features, and innovative technology

They also offer various services such as maintenance, warranty, and roadside assistance

The key people at Volvo Car UK Limited include Kristian Elvefors, the Managing Director, who has over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, and David Baddeley, the Finance Director, who has been with the company for over 10 years

For more information on their products, services, and sustainability initiatives, you can visit their website at www.volvocars.com/uk

Their registered office address is Volvo Car UK Limited, Scandinavia House, Norreys Drive, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 4FL

Company Review

Trend Analysis

The trend for Volvo Car UK Limited's average time to pay invoices has been fluctuating over the past three periods, with a slight decrease in the latest period. There has also been an overall decrease in the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days, and an increase in the percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days. However, there has been a decrease in the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days and not within agreed terms in the latest period.

Volatility Analysis

There has been some volatility in Volvo Car UK Limited's average time to pay invoices over the past three periods, with a decrease followed by an increase and then another decrease. There has also been volatility in the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days, with a decrease followed by an increase and then another decrease. However, the percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days has been consistently increasing over the past three periods.

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Standard Volvo Car UK Ltd (“VCUK”) contractual payment terms for goods and services are 45 days from the date of valid invoice. Other individual contracts may vary.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No

Any other information about payment terms

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

45

Dispute Resolution Process

VCUK has a dedicated Finance Service Centre (based in Madrid). Vendors with invoice queries need to contact this team by raising a ticket via a web-based tool or by phone. The Finance Service Centre would seek to deal with any disputes promptly (in line with their Service Level Agreement with VCUK) involving VCUK contacts as needed, and will work with the supplier to resolve payment issues or disputes in accordance with internal investigation and escalation procedures.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available