2002 Volvo V70 2.3L Petrol · AK02 LYU
2002 Volvo V70 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2002. Recorded mileage 200,303 miles. MOT expired on 05 May 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 May 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,303 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK02 LYU Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2021
- 200,303 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK02 LYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volvo V70 (AK02 LYU) between September 2005 and May 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
AK02 LYU Mileage History
- 30/09/2005237,906 mi
- 28/04/200655,414 mi-182,492 mi
- 26/04/200776,175 mi+20,761 mi
- 26/04/200776,175 mi
- 23/04/200890,793 mi+14,618 mi
- 23/04/200890,794 mi+1 mi
- 05/05/2009106,867 mi+16,073 mi
- 05/05/2009106,870 mi+3 mi
- 07/05/2010121,157 mi+14,287 mi
- 07/05/2010121,157 mi
- 08/04/2011135,669 mi+14,512 mi
- 01/08/2012149,494 mi+13,825 mi
- 03/08/2012149,545 mi+51 mi
- 16/09/2013158,193 mi+8,648 mi
- 16/09/2013148,196 mi-9,997 mi
- 09/09/2014169,086 mi+20,890 mi
- 07/10/2015176,984 mi+7,898 mi
- 13/10/2015176,988 mi+4 mi
- 03/11/2016182,602 mi+5,614 mi
- 30/10/2017189,248 mi+6,646 mi
- 29/10/2018193,601 mi+4,353 mi
- 07/11/2018193,603 mi+2 mi
- 10/02/2020197,905 mi+4,302 mi
- 25/02/2020197,906 mi+1 mi
- 05/05/2021200,303 mi+2,397 mi
- 06/05/2021200,303 mi
Average of roughly -2,411 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Volvo V70 (P2)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- AW55 automatic gearbox wearSerious
Neglected fluid changes allow the five-speed auto to flare, bang into drive or feel reluctant once fully warmed through.
- Tailgate wiring and rear wash-wipe faultsModerate
Repeated tailgate movement can break the loom and washer pipework, bringing rear wiper failure, central-locking faults or water leaks into the boot area.
- Front suspension bush and top mount wearModerate
The V70’s weight and typical family use wear front bushes, links and top mounts steadily, leaving the estate clunky and vague.
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