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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 2401 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 25 February 2020
- Last recorded mileage
- 20,842 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 66/100
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 19 MOT tests on record with a 74% pass rate and 20,842 miles. The single recorded test in 2019 is a major concern, as it directly contradicts the stated MOT status of 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2020-02-25.
The vehicle has only one recorded MOT test on 2019-02-25 at 94,926 miles, which is significantly below the UK average of 8,000 miles per year for its age.
Things to check
- No MOT history recorded for a 23-year-old vehicle (BT03KWF).
- The single 2019-02-25 MOT test directly contradicts the 'Not valid' DVLA status.
- First registration in 2003 means the vehicle is 23 years old and likely has significant wear.
- The 2019-02-25 MOT test at 94,926 miles is a major discrepancy with the stated 'Not valid' status.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- No recorded MOT failures or advisories on the single test from 2019-02-25.
- The 2019-02-25 MOT test passed without any recorded defects or issues.
- The 2019-02-25 MOT test shows consistent mileage readings with no anomalies.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 14/19 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2006 | PASS | 20,842 mi | None recorded |
| May 2007 | PASS | 24,127 mi | None recorded |
| May 2008 | FAIL | 28,086 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a) FAIL Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
|
| May 2008 | PASS | 28,086 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2009 | PASS | 32,898 mi | None recorded |
| May 2010 | PASS | 41,700 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2011 | PASS | 48,578 mi | None recorded |
| May 2012 | PASS | 54,141 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
|
| May 2012 | FAIL | 54,141 mi |
PRS Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
|
| Jun 2013 | FAIL | 59,237 mi |
PRS Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) ADVISORY Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) ADVISORY Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
|
| Jun 2013 | PASS | 59,237 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) ADVISORY Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
|
| Jun 2014 | PASS | 63,518 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2015 | FAIL | 67,359 mi |
FAIL Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
|
| Mar 2015 | PASS | 67,359 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
|
| Apr 2016 | PASS | 77,133 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a) ADVISORY Offside Outer Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel joint on rack on (2.2.A.1b) ADVISORY Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) ADVISORY Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY engine cover & under tray fitted
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| Apr 2017 | FAIL | 83,589 mi |
PRS Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) ADVISORY slight play in both rear anti roll bar 'D' mounting bushes ADVISORY rear exhaust mount broken.exhaust still supported
|
| Apr 2017 | PASS | 83,589 mi |
ADVISORY slight play in both rear anti roll bar 'D' mounting bushes ADVISORY rear exhaust mount broken.exhaust still supported
|
| Feb 2018 | PASS | 90,601 mi |
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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| Feb 2019 | PASS | 94,926 mi | None recorded |
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