2002 VOLVO V70 D5 SE AUTO2.4L Diesel

This Volvo V70 is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 3 June 2025 resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the vehicle failed a test two days prior on 1 June 2025, the record shows no specific defects for that failure, suggesting a clerical error or a minor issue resolved immediately. The vehicle has covered 306,234 miles over 24 years, averaging roughly 12,760 miles annually. This is high usage for a chassis of this age. The mileage accumulation has accelerated recently, increasing by 17,658 miles between May 2023 and June 2024, and further increasing by 17,658 miles between June 2024 and June 2025. This consistent high-mileage usage indicates the car has been used heavily for long-distance travel rather than short city trips. The MOT history is unusually clean for a high-mileage vehicle, showing no advisories or failures related to suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake discs across the last four years. Such a sterile record on a 24-year-old car is atypical. A buyer should personally inspect the underbody for structural corrosion and check for oil leaks from the D5 engine and automatic gearbox, as these common wear points are not always captured in a basic MOT if they do not cause an immediate failure. Given the absence of recorded faults, focus your physical inspection on the drivetrain and suspension components. High-mileage Volvos often develop play in the steering rack or wear in the rear suspension linkages. Verify the service history for timing belt and water pump intervals, as the MOT record does not track these critical maintenance items.