VOLVO CAR UK LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
84Good
13.1vs last year
#1430 in UK
#64 in Travel And Transportation
#245 in South East

Company Information

Company Number
02281044
Registered Address
Scandinavia House, Norreys Drive, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 4FL
Status
Active
Employee Count
312
Turnover
£1,417,118,000
EBITDA
£10,308,000

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

Time to Pay

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

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
91%
31-60 Days
3%
After 60 Days
6%
Not Paid Within Terms8%

Payment Features

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

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-07-18
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202518 Jul 20254191%3%6%8%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202431 Jan 20251595%4%1%5%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202331 Jan 20242489%7%4%11%
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 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%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

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 information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

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

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.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£0
Net Worth
£12,520,000
Total Current Assets
£475,794,000
Total Current Liabilities
£525,713,000

Company Location