2002 Volvo V70 2.4L Diesel · CU52 OEW

The Volvo V70 passed its most recent MOT on 3 May 2024 at 166,004 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy at the time of test. The maintenance trend appears stable, with the only blemish being two same-day failures on 3 May 2024 and 20 April 2023 that carried no listed defects, implying administrative or presentation issues rather than mechanical faults. No advisories or worn components appear anywhere in the five-year record. Mileage sat at 156,919 in the 6 May 2022 test, rose to 158,615 by 20 April 2023, and reached 166,004 by 3 May 2024. That is roughly 6,900 miles per year, typical for a 24-year-old car. The gap between 2022 and 2023 is just under a year; the 2024 entry shares the same date as the failure, so the history is sparse but clean on wear items. Because the tester logged no corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions problems across any test, the record shows no recurring mechanical trend to track. A buyer should still inspect structural integrity and underbody rust in person, as a 2002 estate of this age often hides chassis corrosion the MOT did not flag. Check coil springs and binding calipers during a road trial, since these wear silently between tests. The duplicated failure passes at identical mileages suggest the seller corrected paperwork rather than parts. Given the clean sheet, previous owners likely kept basic upkeep current, but low annual use can mask standing-water rust. Verify the odometer against service stamps before purchase.