2002 Volvo XC70 2.4L Diesel · EA52 THF
2002 Volvo XC70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 12 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 148,893 miles. MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC70
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,893 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA52 THF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 148,893 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA52 THF 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 Xc70 (EA52 THF) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
EA52 THF Mileage History
- 06/12/2022128,139 mi
- 06/12/2023134,066 mi+5,927 mi
- 07/12/2023134,066 mi
- 10/12/2024143,265 mi+9,199 mi
- 10/12/2025148,893 mi+5,628 mi
Average of roughly 6,891 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo XC70 (P2)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Angle gear and Haldex AWD failureSerious
The XC70 can quietly lose drive to the rear axle through worn angle gears, DEM faults or neglected Haldex servicing.
- AW55 automatic gearbox flareSerious
The weight of the XC70 exposes any neglect in the five-speed auto, which can flare, thump or feel lazy once warm.
- Rear self-levelling suspension wearModerate
Many XC70s use expensive rear dampers and associated hardware that tire with age, leaving the car sagging, bouncy or noisy over broken roads.
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