First quarter pole position for Volvo Trucks

Volvo Trucks has ended the first quarter of 2025 in pole position for tractor unit registrations in the UK market, driven by strong demand for its fuel-efficient and safety-focused Volvo FH Aero range, launched a year ago.

The manufacturer has also seen a big rise in sales of its gas-powered tractor units, which offer tank-to-wheel CO2 emissions of around 20 per cent less compared to diesel and up to 100 per cent less when powered by bio-LNG.

Hannah Mayo, director of new vehicle sales for Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland said: “The strategy with the Volvo FH Aero has been to let the power of the product do the talking, with a huge drive by our dealers to put demonstrators into fleets, so customers can see the fuel saving potential for themselves.

“That has really worked well for us and we are delighted to be helping so many operators, including a significant number of conquest fleets, to cut fuel bills and improve the sustainability of their operations.”

Deliveries of the first FH Aeros to UK customers began during the summer of 2024, with the new model marking an addition to the range, alongside the FH standard cab. The breadth of models offered, with a choice of diesel, gas-powered or electric drivelines, plus a choice of five cabs, multiple power outputs, chassis configurations and options packages, ensures the FH Aero can be mission-matched to almost any long-haul application.

Volvo Trucks ended Q1 2025 with a 24.1% share of the UK tractor unit market, according to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT), with Scania placed second and DAF Trucks third.

For the past five years, Volvo Trucks has consistently taken third place for end of year tractor unit registrations in the UK, completing 2024 with a 20.6% share of the articulated market – its highest penetration for more than 20 years.