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GV53 TLZ

2003 Volvo V40 · Petrol · 1783cc

Grey Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1783cc
ColourGrey
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 199,964 miles on the clock, averaging 7,542 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV53 TLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
199,964
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
7,542

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading199,964 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,542
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV53 TLZ 56k92k128k164k200k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage199,964 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage199,963 miles
Since last MOT+12,986 miles
PASS
Mileage186,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage186,977 miles
Since last MOT+13,052 miles
PASS
Mileage173,925 miles
Since last MOT+12,100 miles
PASS
Mileage161,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,825 miles
Since last MOT+11,392 miles
PASS
Mileage150,433 miles
Since last MOT+1,138 miles
PASS
Mileage149,295 miles
Since last MOT+5,331 miles
PASS
Mileage143,964 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,920 miles
Since last MOT+9,688 miles
PASS
Mileage134,232 miles
Since last MOT+6,605 miles
PASS
Mileage127,627 miles
Since last MOT+6,028 miles
PASS
Mileage121,599 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,598 miles
Since last MOT+3,698 miles
PASS
Mileage117,900 miles
Since last MOT+3,720 miles
PASS
Mileage114,180 miles
Since last MOT+4,191 miles
PASS
Mileage109,989 miles
Since last MOT+4,832 miles
PASS
Mileage105,157 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,139 miles
Since last MOT+4,722 miles
PASS
Mileage100,417 miles
Since last MOT+4,633 miles
PASS
Mileage95,784 miles
Since last MOT+4,674 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,110 miles
Since last MOT+6,288 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,822 miles
Since last MOT+10,403 miles
PASS
Mileage74,419 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,419 miles
Since last MOT+9,663 miles
PASS
Mileage64,756 miles
Since last MOT+9,000 miles
PASS
Mileage55,756 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 TLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1783cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GV53 TLZ

What car is GV53 TLZ?

GV53 TLZ is a grey Volvo V40, petrol (1783cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GV53 TLZ?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 TLZ was 199,964 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 TLZ passed its MOT?

GV53 TLZ has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2025.

Is GV53 TLZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV53 TLZ 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 GV53 TLZ?

GV53 TLZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.