2003 Volvo XC70 2.4L Diesel · YY53 UGT
2003 Volvo XC70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 28/11/2003. Recorded mileage 247,765 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC70
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 247,765 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
YY53 UGT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 247,765 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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YY53 UGT Mileage History
- 17/07/2023244,528 mi
- 17/07/2023244,528 mi
- 22/07/2024245,932 mi+1,404 mi
- 23/07/2025247,762 mi+1,830 mi
- 23/07/2025247,765 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,604 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YY53 UGT 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 (YY53 UGT) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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