2003 Volvo XC70 2.5L Petrol · SH03 EAC
2003 Volvo XC70 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 02 May 2003. Recorded mileage 193,475 miles. MOT expired on 28 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC70
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,475 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH03 EAC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2023
- 193,475 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.
SH03 EAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo Xc70 (SH03 EAC) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SH03 EAC Mileage History
- 28/03/2022176,551 mi
- 29/03/2022176,552 mi+1 mi
- 24/03/2023193,475 mi+16,923 mi
- 24/03/2023193,475 mi
Average of roughly 17,128 miles per year across 4 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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