2003 Volvo XC70 2.5L Petrol · SM53 DWX
2003 Volvo XC70 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 23 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 134,588 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC70
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,588 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM53 DWX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 134,588 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.
SM53 DWX 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 (SM53 DWX) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SM53 DWX Mileage History
- 08/09/2023121,329 mi
- 03/09/2024128,471 mi+7,142 mi
- 11/09/2024128,508 mi+37 mi
- 10/09/2025134,571 mi+6,063 mi
- 11/09/2025134,588 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 6,598 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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