BT03 KXH

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
WHITE
Engine
1783 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 26 April 2015
Last recorded mileage
63,073 mi

AI verdict AVOID 26/100

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 12 MOT tests on record with a 50% pass rate and 63,073 miles. The mileage trajectory is also highly suspicious, with a 72,185-mile decrease between two tests in March 2010.

The mileage shows a 72,185-mile decrease between the 26 Mar 2010 FAIL (157,308 mi) and 30 Mar 2010 PASS (85,123 mi), which is a critical and unexplained anomaly.

Things to check

  • Mileage anomaly: 72,185-mile decrease on 26 Mar 2010 FAIL to 30 Mar 2010 PASS.
  • Recurring major failures: 6 failures across brakes, lights, emissions, suspension, and tyres.
  • Recurring minor failures: 7 failures across headlamps, wipers, and wheel nuts.
  • Consistent pattern of neglect: Same systems repeatedly failed and required retesting.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating: 5/5 stars (2017) indicates strong safety features.
  • Consistent annual mileage: Average 9,054 miles/year, aligning with UK usage.
  • No recent MOT failures: Last MOT failure was in April 2014, over 10 years ago.
  • No recent advisories: Last advisory noted was in March 2010, over 13 years ago.

Mileage history

Nov 2007: 63,073 mi FAILNov 2007: 118,387 mi PASSMar 2010: 157,308 mi FAILMar 2010: 85,123 mi PASSApr 2011: 88,545 mi FAILApr 2011: 88,547 mi PASSApr 2012: 93,700 mi FAILApr 2012: 93,700 mi PASSApr 2013: 99,142 mi FAILApr 2013: 99,142 mi PASSApr 2014: 102,523 mi FAILApr 2014: 102,525 mi PASS157k110k63kNov 2007Apr 2014

MOT test history — 6/12 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2007 FAIL 63,073 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
PRS Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PRS Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
USER ENTERED Slight play in front rack rods.
USER ENTERED Rear discs slightly worn.
USER ENTERED Front discs grooved slightly.
Nov 2007 PASS 118,387 mi
USER ENTERED Slight play in front rack rods.
USER ENTERED Rear discs slightly worn.
USER ENTERED Front discs grooved slightly.
Mar 2010 FAIL 157,308 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Front 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 transmission fluid leak
Mar 2010 PASS 85,123 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED transmission fluid leak
Apr 2011 FAIL 88,545 mi
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FAIL Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
FAIL Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
FAIL Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED EML light on
USER ENTERED rear disc's worn
Apr 2011 PASS 88,547 mi None recorded
Apr 2012 FAIL 93,700 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Apr 2012 PASS 93,700 mi None recorded
Apr 2013 FAIL 99,142 mi
FAIL Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FAIL Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Apr 2013 PASS 99,142 mi None recorded
Apr 2014 FAIL 102,523 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2014 PASS 102,525 mi None recorded

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