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ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2005 Volvo S40 Diesel 1997cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 154,192 miles on the clock, averaging 5,640 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BL05 LRU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 154,192 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,380 |
| Average per year | 5,640 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BL05 LRU |
| Make | Volvo |
| Model | S40 |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1997cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BL — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About BL05 LRU
What car is BL05 LRU?
BL05 LRU is a blue Volvo S40, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.
What is the mileage of BL05 LRU?
The last recorded mileage for BL05 LRU was 154,192 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BL05 LRU passed its MOT?
BL05 LRU has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Jul 2019.
Is BL05 LRU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL05 LRU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is BL05 LRU?
BL05 LRU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.