2003 Volvo XC70 2.4L Diesel · B4 TPN
2003 Volvo XC70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 152,849 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC70
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,849 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B4 TPN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2026
- 152,849 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B4 TPN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo Xc70 (B4 TPN) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
B4 TPN Mileage History
- 13/07/2024138,225 mi
- 16/07/2024138,226 mi+1 mi
- 29/07/2025147,301 mi+9,075 mi
- 30/07/2025147,311 mi+10 mi
- 15/08/2026152,849 mi+5,538 mi
Average of roughly 7,000 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo XC70 (P2)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Angle gear and Haldex AWD failureSerious
The XC70 can quietly lose drive to the rear axle through worn angle gears, DEM faults or neglected Haldex servicing.
- AW55 automatic gearbox flareSerious
The weight of the XC70 exposes any neglect in the five-speed auto, which can flare, thump or feel lazy once warm.
- Rear self-levelling suspension wearModerate
Many XC70s use expensive rear dampers and associated hardware that tire with age, leaving the car sagging, bouncy or noisy over broken roads.
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