2002 Volvo V70 2.4L Diesel · A7 DFE
2002 Volvo V70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 111,287 miles. MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,287 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A7 DFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 111,287 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A7 DFE 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 (A7 DFE) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 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: Suspension (16 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT INOP (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
A7 DFE Mileage History
- 16/07/2024108,497 mi
- 06/08/2025110,011 mi+1,514 mi
- 07/08/2025110,113 mi+102 mi
- 23/07/2026111,287 mi+1,174 mi
- 23/07/2026111,287 mi
Average of roughly 1,383 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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