BJ53 DDY

2003 VOLVO — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLVO
Year
2003
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
2435 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
9 February 2027 (240 days away)
Last recorded mileage
12,382 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 38/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2003 Volvo has 26 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 12,382 miles. The mileage history is highly irregular, with a significant drop in usage after 2018, raising serious questions about its maintenance and true condition.

The mileage trajectory shows a significant drop from 73,780 miles in July 2018 to 76,144 miles in May 2022, followed by a further drop to 89,603 miles in January 2024, indicating a prolonged period of very low usage.

Things to check

  • Recurring major failures in brakes (5 times) and suspension (8 advisories) across multiple tests.
  • Unusually high mileage jump (13,704 mi/yr equivalent) before Apr 2023, followed by very low usage.
  • Long MOT history gap (Jul 2018–May 2022) with unverified mileage during this period.
  • Dangerous tyre defect (exposed ply/cords) recorded in Apr 2023, indicating poor maintenance.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until February 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed for 2003 vehicle).
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good inherent safety features.
  • Consistent annual mileage for the first 15 years (2018), indicating regular use.

Mileage history

Sep 2006: 12,382 mi PASSSep 2007: 18,028 mi PASSSep 2008: 23,544 mi FAILSep 2008: 23,544 mi PASSSep 2009: 30,024 mi PASSSep 2010: 34,776 mi PASSSep 2011: 39,878 mi FAILSep 2011: 39,879 mi PASSSep 2012: 44,507 mi FAILSep 2012: 44,507 mi PASSSep 2013: 49,250 mi FAILSep 2013: 49,250 mi PASSNov 2014: 53,301 mi FAILNov 2014: 53,301 mi PASSJun 2015: 54,412 mi PASSJun 2016: 63,835 mi FAILJun 2016: 63,835 mi PASSJul 2017: 68,969 mi FAILAug 2017: 69,037 mi PASSJul 2018: 73,780 mi FAILJul 2018: 73,799 mi PASSMay 2022: 76,144 mi PASSApr 2023: 89,511 mi FAILJan 2024: 89,603 mi PASSJan 2025: 94,904 mi PASSFeb 2026: 97,210 mi PASS97k55k12kSep 2006Feb 2026

MOT test history — 17/26 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2006 PASS 12,382 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Sep 2007 PASS 18,028 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Sep 2008 FAIL 23,544 mi
FAIL brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Sep 2008 PASS 23,544 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Sep 2009 PASS 30,024 mi None recorded
Sep 2010 PASS 34,776 mi None recorded
Sep 2011 FAIL 39,878 mi
FAIL Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FAIL Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Sep 2011 PASS 39,879 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Sep 2012 FAIL 44,507 mi
FAIL Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Sep 2012 PASS 44,507 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Sep 2013 FAIL 49,250 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Sep 2013 PASS 49,250 mi None recorded
Nov 2014 FAIL 53,301 mi
PRS Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nov 2014 PASS 53,301 mi None recorded
Jun 2015 PASS 54,412 mi None recorded
Jun 2016 FAIL 63,835 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY both rear tyres low on tread & cracking
ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Jun 2016 PASS 63,835 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY both rear tyres low on tread & cracking
ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Jul 2017 FAIL 68,969 mi
FAIL Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Aug 2017 PASS 69,037 mi None recorded
Jul 2018 FAIL 73,780 mi
MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY transmission oil leak
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Jul 2018 PASS 73,799 mi
ADVISORY transmission oil leak
May 2022 PASS 76,144 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Apr 2023 FAIL 89,511 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Power steering pipe/hose leaking Bottle (2.1.5 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Jan 2024 PASS 89,603 mi
ADVISORY Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jan 2025 PASS 94,904 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Fog Lamp Not Working
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And Weaping Grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Feb 2026 PASS 97,210 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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