2003 Volvo XC70 2.4L Diesel · PE53 YGG
2003 Volvo XC70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 15 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 225,346 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC70
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 225,346 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE53 YGG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 225,346 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE53 YGG 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 (PE53 YGG) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
PE53 YGG Mileage History
- 09/08/2023128,653 mi
- 03/09/2024214,352 mi+85,699 mi
- 16/09/2024214,412 mi+60 mi
- 01/09/2025225,336 mi+10,924 mi
- 02/09/2025225,346 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 46,767 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo XC70 (P2)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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