BW52 UEN

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
GREEN
Engine
2401 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
26 October 2026 (134 days away)
Last recorded mileage
14,359 mi

AI verdict AVOID 28/100

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 29 MOT tests on record with a 76% pass rate and 14,359 miles. The vehicle's age and recurring issues make it a high-risk purchase.

The MOT history shows a normal annual usage of ~11,700 miles/year until Sep 2022, but then a massive 160,378-mile jump occurred between Sep 2021 and Sep 2022, which is highly irregular.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre defects recorded in Oct 2024 (worn close to legal limit).
  • MAJOR suspension failures and advisories in 4+ tests (e.g., Sep 2023, Oct 2024).
  • MAJOR brake failures and advisories in 6+ tests (e.g., Sep 2023, Oct 2024).
  • MAJOR steering failure in Sep 2023.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until October 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for a 2003 Volvo is excellent.
  • Consistent annual mileage before the 2022 spike, suggesting normal use.

Mileage history

Jan 2006: 14,359 mi PASSJan 2007: 17,919 mi PASSJan 2008: 21,522 mi PASSJan 2009: 24,568 mi PASSJan 2010: 27,159 mi PASSJan 2011: 29,644 mi PASSJan 2012: 32,583 mi PASSJan 2013: 34,537 mi PASSJan 2014: 36,747 mi PASSMay 2014: 37,989 mi PASSApr 2015: 44,478 mi PASSApr 2016: 49,714 mi FAILApr 2016: 49,714 mi PASSMar 2017: 54,321 mi PASSJan 2018: 58,697 mi PASSJan 2019: 63,981 mi PASSJan 2020: 69,806 mi FAILJan 2020: 69,806 mi PASSFeb 2021: 73,368 mi FAILFeb 2021: 73,405 mi PASSSep 2021: 74,988 mi PASSSep 2022: 235,366 mi FAILSep 2022: 235,366 mi PASSSep 2023: 248,100 mi FAILOct 2024: 257,029 mi FAILOct 2024: 257,182 mi PASSOct 2025: 266,329 mi PASS266k140k14kJan 2006Oct 2025

MOT test history — 22/29 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2006 PASS 14,359 mi None recorded
Jan 2007 PASS 17,919 mi None recorded
Jan 2008 PASS 21,522 mi None recorded
Jan 2009 PASS 24,568 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
ADVISORY Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Jan 2010 PASS 27,159 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Jan 2011 PASS 29,644 mi
USER ENTERED advise covers on sills
Jan 2012 PASS 32,583 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2013 PASS 34,537 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Jan 2014 PASS 36,747 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
May 2014 PASS 37,989 mi None recorded
Apr 2015 PASS 44,478 mi None recorded
Apr 2016 FAIL 49,714 mi
PRS Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Apr 2016 PASS 49,714 mi None recorded
Mar 2017 PASS 54,321 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Jan 2018 PASS 58,697 mi
ADVISORY Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Jan 2019 PASS 63,981 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jan 2020 FAIL 69,806 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Jan 2020 PASS 69,806 mi None recorded
Feb 2021 FAIL 73,368 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Feb 2021 PASS 73,405 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Sep 2021 PASS 74,988 mi None recorded
Sep 2022 FAIL 235,366 mi
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play drop link has play in (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sep 2022 PASS 235,366 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play drop link has play in (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sep 2023 FAIL 248,100 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nsf wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oct 2023 FAIL —
MAJOR Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2023 PASS — None recorded
Oct 2024 FAIL 257,029 mi
MINOR Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))
Oct 2024 PASS 257,182 mi
MINOR Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2025 PASS 266,329 mi
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BW52 UEN, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.