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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 2003 Volvo V40 Petrol 1783cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 91,829 miles on the clock, averaging 5,053 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BL53 VRC
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 91,829 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 5,053 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BL53 VRC |
| Make | Volvo |
| Model | V40 |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1783cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BL — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BL53 VRC
What car is BL53 VRC?
BL53 VRC is a grey Volvo V40, petrol (1783cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BL53 VRC?
The last recorded mileage for BL53 VRC was 91,829 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BL53 VRC passed its MOT?
BL53 VRC has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Oct 2019.
Is BL53 VRC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL53 VRC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is BL53 VRC?
BL53 VRC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.