2003 Volvo XC70 2.5L Petrol · YF52 NKW
2003 Volvo XC70 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 133,569 miles. MOT expired on 25 Feb 2019.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC70
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Feb 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09 Jan 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,569 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF52 NKW Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2018
- 133,569 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF52 NKW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo Xc70 (YF52 NKW) between December 2005 and February 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 February 2018 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 (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
YF52 NKW Mileage History
- 20/12/200538,131 mi
- 20/12/200538,131 mi
- 11/12/200649,802 mi+11,671 mi
- 20/12/200758,202 mi+8,400 mi
- 18/12/200869,179 mi+10,977 mi
- 29/10/200977,635 mi+8,456 mi
- 28/10/201082,302 mi+4,667 mi
- 09/08/201185,937 mi+3,635 mi
- 19/12/201297,686 mi+11,749 mi
- 20/12/2013107,356 mi+9,670 mi
- 19/12/2014116,798 mi+9,442 mi
- 09/12/2015122,254 mi+5,456 mi
- 08/12/2016128,454 mi+6,200 mi
- 26/02/2018133,569 mi+5,115 mi
Average of roughly 7,831 miles per year across 14 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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