2003 Volvo XC70 2.5L Petrol · YC53 PRH
2003 Volvo XC70 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 201,609 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC70
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,609 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC53 PRH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 201,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC53 PRH 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 (YC53 PRH) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
YC53 PRH Mileage History
- 29/06/2023175,982 km
- 27/06/2024185,263 mi
- 04/07/2025193,939 mi+8,676 mi
- 07/07/2026201,609 mi+7,670 mi
- 10/07/2026201,609 mi
Average of roughly 8,454 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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