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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 1587cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 147,292 miles on the clock, averaging 9,220 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM53 LVH
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 147,292 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,220 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM53 LVH |
| Make | Volvo |
| Model | S40 |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1587cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SM53 LVH
What car is SM53 LVH?
SM53 LVH is an red Volvo S40, petrol (1587cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM53 LVH?
The last recorded mileage for SM53 LVH was 147,292 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM53 LVH passed its MOT?
SM53 LVH has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 31 Jul 2019.
Is SM53 LVH ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 LVH 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 SM53 LVH?
SM53 LVH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.