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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 2004 Volvo V40 Petrol 1587cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 164,896 miles on the clock, averaging 6,099 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for DC53 ESU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 164,896 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 651 |
| Average per year | 6,099 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DC53 ESU |
| Make | Volvo |
| Model | V40 |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1587cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DC — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DC53 ESU
What car is DC53 ESU?
DC53 ESU is a black Volvo V40, petrol (1587cc). First registered in Chester in 2004.
What is the mileage of DC53 ESU?
The last recorded mileage for DC53 ESU was 164,896 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DC53 ESU passed its MOT?
DC53 ESU has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2017.
Is DC53 ESU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DC53 ESU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is DC53 ESU?
DC53 ESU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.