2002 Volvo V70 2.4L Diesel · GD52 VMC
2002 Volvo V70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 12 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 193,709 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,709 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD52 VMC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2024
- 193,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD52 VMC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volvo V70 (GD52 VMC) between December 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 January 2024 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: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). 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: “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GD52 VMC Mileage History
- 09/12/2021179,756 mi
- 10/12/2021179,756 mi
- 01/02/2023182,962 mi+3,206 mi
- 23/01/2024193,709 mi+10,747 mi
Average of roughly 6,578 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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