Vehicle summary
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 S40 Petrol 2521cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 165,947 miles on the clock, averaging 8,302 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for OW53 VSM
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 165,947 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,302 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OW53 VSM |
| Make | Volvo |
| Model | S40 |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 2521cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OW — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About OW53 VSM
What car is OW53 VSM?
OW53 VSM is an green Volvo S40, petrol (2521cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.
What is the mileage of OW53 VSM?
The last recorded mileage for OW53 VSM was 165,947 miles, recorded on 8 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OW53 VSM passed its MOT?
OW53 VSM has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Aug 2025.
Is OW53 VSM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW53 VSM 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 OW53 VSM?
OW53 VSM is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.