2002 Volvo V70 2.4L Diesel · BD52 AHE
2002 Volvo V70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 16 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 226,080 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 226,080 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD52 AHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2025
- 226,080 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD52 AHE 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 2002 Volvo V70 (BD52 AHE) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 May 2025 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 (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BD52 AHE Mileage History
- 09/05/2022216,613 mi
- 11/05/2022216,621 mi+8 mi
- 15/05/2024222,839 mi+6,218 mi
- 16/05/2025226,080 mi+3,241 mi
Average of roughly 3,135 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo V70 (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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