2003 Volvo XC70 2.4L Diesel · WJ53 RCY
2003 Volvo XC70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 22/09/2003. Recorded mileage 261,164 miles. MOT valid until 13/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC70
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 261,164 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2401cc
WJ53 RCY Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 261,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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WJ53 RCY Mileage History
- 30/08/200624,336 mi
- 23/08/200730,524 mi+6,188 mi
- 25/03/200833,229 mi+2,705 mi
- 16/03/200945,562 mi+12,333 mi
- 22/03/201057,127 mi+11,565 mi
- 10/09/201063,119 mi+5,992 mi
- 26/08/201181,452 mi+18,333 mi
- 30/08/201299,736 mi+18,284 mi
- 23/08/2013113,342 mi+13,606 mi
- 26/08/2014138,765 mi+25,423 mi
- 26/08/2014138,765 mi
- 02/09/2015157,898 mi+19,133 mi
- 02/09/2015157,898 mi
- 25/08/2016178,530 mi+20,632 mi
- 25/08/2016178,530 mi
- 04/09/2017200,634 mi+22,104 mi
- 07/09/2018218,719 mi+18,085 mi
- 11/09/2018218,732 mi+13 mi
- 06/09/2019225,457 mi+6,725 mi
- 06/09/2019225,457 mi
- 21/09/2020233,448 mi+7,991 mi
- 25/09/2020233,456 mi+8 mi
- 27/09/2021239,987 mi+6,531 mi
- 04/10/2021239,995 mi+8 mi
- 26/09/2022249,076 mi+9,081 mi
- 17/10/2022249,086 mi+10 mi
- 03/01/2024256,651 mi+7,565 mi
- 09/01/2024256,660 mi+9 mi
- 14/01/2025257,908 mi+1,248 mi
- 14/01/2026261,164 mi+3,256 mi
Average of roughly 12,223 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
WJ53 RCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo Xc70 (WJ53 RCY) between August 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (30 issues), Tyres (23 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 71 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: “Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (”; “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”.
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