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SW53 KAU

2004 Volvo S40 · Diesel · 1870cc

Blue Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1870cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 2004 Volvo S40 Diesel 1870cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 3 (57% pass rate). It has 130,170 miles on the clock, averaging 11,878 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SW53 KAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,170
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2007
57%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
11,878

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading130,170 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,878
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW53 KAU 44k66k87k109k130k '07'14'12

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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,170 miles
Since last MOT+15,999 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,171 miles
Since last MOT+14,158 miles
PASS
Mileage100,013 miles
Since last MOT+3,370 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,643 miles
Since last MOT+40,888 miles
PASS
Mileage55,755 miles
Since last MOT+11,805 miles
PASS
Mileage43,950 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 KAU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1870cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SW53 KAU

What car is SW53 KAU?

SW53 KAU is an blue Volvo S40, diesel (1870cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2004.

What is the mileage of SW53 KAU?

The last recorded mileage for SW53 KAU was 130,170 miles, recorded on 9 Jun 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW53 KAU passed its MOT?

SW53 KAU has had 7 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (4 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Jun 2014.

Is SW53 KAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW53 KAU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SW53 KAU?

SW53 KAU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.