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SL03 VWU

2003 Volvo S40 · Petrol · 1588cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1588cc
ColourSilver
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 S40 Petrol 1588cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 79,473 miles on the clock, averaging 4,963 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL03 VWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,473
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,963

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,473 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year4,963
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL03 VWU 24k38k52k66k79k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,473 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,469 miles
Since last MOT+1,794 miles
PASS
Mileage77,675 miles
Since last MOT+3,170 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,505 miles
Since last MOT+3,674 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,831 miles
Since last MOT+4,668 miles
PASS
Mileage66,163 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,163 miles
Since last MOT+6,340 miles
PASS
Mileage59,823 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,823 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,786 miles
Since last MOT+7,813 miles
PASS
Mileage51,973 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,973 miles
Since last MOT+3,066 miles
PASS
Mileage48,907 miles
Since last MOT+4,633 miles
PASS
Mileage44,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,274 miles
Since last MOT+3,383 miles
PASS
Mileage40,891 miles
Since last MOT+6,264 miles
PASS
Mileage34,627 miles
Since last MOT+5,319 miles
PASS
Mileage29,308 miles
Since last MOT+4,988 miles
PASS
Mileage24,320 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 VWU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1588cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SL03 VWU

What car is SL03 VWU?

SL03 VWU is an silver Volvo S40, petrol (1588cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL03 VWU?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 VWU was 79,473 miles, recorded on 9 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 VWU passed its MOT?

SL03 VWU has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 9 May 2017.

Is SL03 VWU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL03 VWU 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 SL03 VWU?

SL03 VWU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.