2002 Volvo V70 2.4L Diesel · AR51 CDY
2002 Volvo V70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 170,832 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,832 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AR51 CDY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2023
- 170,832 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AR51 CDY 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 (AR51 CDY) between November 2021 and August 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2023 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 (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
AR51 CDY Mileage History
- 06/11/2021149,500 mi
- 08/08/2022156,457 mi+6,957 mi
- 16/08/202224,544 mi-131,913 mi
- 15/08/2023170,630 mi+146,086 mi
- 21/08/2023170,832 mi+202 mi
Average of roughly 11,928 miles per year across 5 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)
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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- Front suspension bush and top mount wearModerate
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