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KE53 BWU

2003 Volvo 240 · Petrol · 1587cc

Blue Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolvo
Model240
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1587cc
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 240 Petrol 1587cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 166,417 miles on the clock, averaging 13,508 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KE53 BWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,417
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
13,508

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading166,417 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year13,508
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KE53 BWU 40k72k103k135k166k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,417 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,416 miles
Since last MOT+5,251 miles
PASS
Mileage161,165 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,165 miles
Since last MOT+9,542 miles
PASS
Mileage151,623 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,611 miles
Since last MOT+14,041 miles
PASS
Mileage137,570 miles
Since last MOT+15,232 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,338 miles
Since last MOT+17,658 miles
PASS
Mileage104,680 miles
Since last MOT+16,369 miles
PASS
Mileage88,311 miles
Since last MOT+15,748 miles
PASS
Mileage72,563 miles
Since last MOT+14,841 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,722 miles
Since last MOT+17,725 miles
PASS
Mileage39,997 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 BWU
MakeVolvo
Model240
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1587cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKE — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KE53 BWU

What car is KE53 BWU?

KE53 BWU is a blue Volvo 240, petrol (1587cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KE53 BWU?

The last recorded mileage for KE53 BWU was 166,417 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KE53 BWU passed its MOT?

KE53 BWU has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2016.

Is KE53 BWU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KE53 BWU 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 KE53 BWU?

KE53 BWU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.