BN03 NGV

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
GOLD
Engine
1834 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 18 August 2024
Last recorded mileage
38,152 mi

AI verdict AVOID 43/100

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 30 MOT tests on record with a 60% pass rate and 38,152 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2024-08-18, which is a critical red flag for a 23-year-old car.

The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 6,857 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes observed.

Things to check

  • MOT status is 'Not valid' with expiry 2024-08-18, indicating no current MOT.
  • Five major failures across critical systems (lights, emissions, steering, brakes, fuel system) from 2006 to 2024.
  • Recurring exhaust issues (advisory 2021, major 2022, major 2024) and suspension arm wear (advisory 2023, major 2024).
  • Consistent pattern of recurring failures in the same system, indicating systemic neglect rather than isolated issues.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 6,857 miles/year, indicating regular but light use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating (2017), indicating a strong safety foundation for its era.
  • The 1997 Volvo 850 alternator brushes wear unevenly due to voltage regulator issues is a known model weakness, not a current issue.

Mileage history

Mar 2006: 38,152 mi PASSMar 2007: 46,083 mi FAILMar 2007: 46,083 mi PASSMar 2008: 52,622 mi FAILMar 2008: 52,626 mi PASSMar 2009: 57,637 mi FAILMar 2009: 57,639 mi PASSMar 2010: 63,180 mi PASSMar 2011: 68,580 mi PASSMar 2012: 73,531 mi FAILMar 2012: 73,531 mi PASSMar 2013: 79,173 mi FAILMar 2013: 79,173 mi PASSMar 2014: 86,458 mi PASSApr 2015: 93,891 mi PASSApr 2016: 100,218 mi FAILApr 2016: 100,243 mi PASSMay 2017: 108,622 mi PASSMay 2018: 114,784 mi FAILMay 2018: 114,789 mi PASSMay 2019: 118,889 mi FAILMay 2019: 118,889 mi PASSAug 2020: 123,857 mi PASSAug 2021: 130,644 mi FAILAug 2021: 130,645 mi PASSAug 2022: 137,487 mi FAILAug 2022: 137,487 mi PASSJul 2023: 143,473 mi FAILAug 2023: 143,473 mi PASSAug 2024: 148,187 mi FAIL148k93k38kMar 2006Aug 2024

MOT test history — 18/30 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2006 PASS 38,152 mi None recorded
Mar 2007 FAIL 46,083 mi
PRS Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Mar 2007 PASS 46,083 mi None recorded
Mar 2008 FAIL 52,622 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
FAIL Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Mar 2008 PASS 52,626 mi None recorded
Mar 2009 FAIL 57,637 mi
FAIL Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
FAIL Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Mar 2009 PASS 57,639 mi None recorded
Mar 2010 PASS 63,180 mi
USER ENTERED very slight crack coming on o/s front flexi hose
Mar 2011 PASS 68,580 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Mar 2012 FAIL 73,531 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Mar 2012 PASS 73,531 mi None recorded
Mar 2013 FAIL 79,173 mi
PRS Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED rear tyres starting to crack
USER ENTERED exhaust getting weak
Mar 2013 PASS 79,173 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED rear tyres starting to crack
USER ENTERED exhaust getting weak
Mar 2014 PASS 86,458 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
ADVISORY Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED Advise exhaust system corroded
Apr 2015 PASS 93,891 mi None recorded
Apr 2016 FAIL 100,218 mi
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY ns inner+os outer tail lamps inop
FAIL Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)
FAIL Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Apr 2016 PASS 100,243 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
May 2017 PASS 108,622 mi
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
May 2018 FAIL 114,784 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FAIL Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
May 2018 PASS 114,789 mi None recorded
May 2019 FAIL 118,889 mi
MAJOR Emissions not tested engine cutting out at idle (8.2.1.2 (d))
MAJOR Rear Fuel pipe insecure filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))
May 2019 PASS 118,889 mi None recorded
Aug 2020 PASS 123,857 mi
MINOR Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Aug 2021 FAIL 130,644 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front shock top mount bearing slightly rough when turning
ADVISORY rear joint exhaust bolts badly corroded
Aug 2021 PASS 130,645 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front shock top mount bearing slightly rough when turning
ADVISORY rear joint exhaust bolts badly corroded
Aug 2022 FAIL 137,487 mi
MAJOR Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
MAJOR Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper strut mounting bearing noise
Aug 2022 PASS 137,487 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper strut mounting bearing noise
Jul 2023 FAIL 143,473 mi
ADVISORY Offside rear bumper marker damaged + not working
ADVISORY Nearside front bumper marker not working
MINOR Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Coolant level low
MAJOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Aug 2023 PASS 143,473 mi
ADVISORY Offside rear bumper marker damaged + not working
ADVISORY Nearside front bumper marker not working
MINOR Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Coolant level low
MINOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Aug 2024 FAIL 148,187 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear 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 Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY engine management light stays on

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