2002 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · BD52 AHU
2002 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 173,942 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD52 AHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 173,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD52 AHU 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 AHU) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 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: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment insecure/ hub cas”.
BD52 AHU Mileage History
- 28/11/2023161,855 mi
- 14/11/2024167,528 mi+5,673 mi
- 15/11/2024167,531 mi+3 mi
- 26/11/2025173,941 mi+6,410 mi
- 27/11/2025173,942 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,049 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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