2002 Volvo V70 2.3L Petrol · BT51 XCU
2002 Volvo V70 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 160,784 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,784 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT51 XCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 160,784 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT51 XCU 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 (BT51 XCU) between June 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 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: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Steering (7 issues), Tyres (1 issue). 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: “Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Position lamp not working & rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BT51 XCU Mileage History
- 01/06/2024156,699 mi
- 22/05/2025158,361 mi+1,662 mi
- 28/05/2025158,363 mi+2 mi
- 06/05/2026160,784 mi+2,421 mi
- 06/05/2026160,784 mi
Average of roughly 2,120 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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