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EA53 BTE

2003 Volvo V40 · Petrol · 1783cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1783cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 11 (58% pass rate). It has 272,112 miles on the clock, averaging 14,525 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EA53 BTE

MOT Status
Due date passed
272,112
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 11 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
14,525

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading272,112 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year14,525
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EA53 BTE 63k115k168k220k272k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage272,112 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage272,111 miles
Since last MOT+21,613 miles
PASS
Mileage250,498 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage250,495 miles
Since last MOT+15,852 miles
PASS
Mileage234,643 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage234,637 miles
Since last MOT+14,353 miles
PASS
Mileage220,284 miles
Since last MOT+142 miles
FAIL
Mileage220,142 miles
Since last MOT+12,153 miles
PASS
Mileage207,989 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage207,989 miles
Since last MOT+15,618 miles
PASS
Mileage192,371 miles
Since last MOT+475 miles
FAIL
Mileage191,896 miles
Since last MOT+14,316 miles
PASS
Mileage177,580 miles
Since last MOT+13,109 miles
PASS
Mileage164,471 miles
Since last MOT+267 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,204 miles
Since last MOT+13,287 miles
PASS
Mileage150,917 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,909 miles
Since last MOT+11,599 miles
PASS
Mileage139,310 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,306 miles
Since last MOT+9,370 miles
PASS
Mileage129,936 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,889 miles
Since last MOT+14,298 miles
PASS
Mileage115,591 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,591 miles
Since last MOT+12,595 miles
PASS
Mileage102,996 miles
Since last MOT+15,840 miles
PASS
Mileage87,156 miles
Since last MOT+24,104 miles
PASS
Mileage63,052 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 BTE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1783cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EA53 BTE

What car is EA53 BTE?

EA53 BTE is an blue Volvo V40, petrol (1783cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EA53 BTE?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 BTE was 272,112 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 BTE passed its MOT?

EA53 BTE has had 26 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (15 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2021.

Is EA53 BTE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA53 BTE 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 EA53 BTE?

EA53 BTE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.