2002 Volvo V70 2.4L Diesel · KV52 WGE
2002 Volvo V70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 201,677 miles. MOT expired on 06 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,677 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV52 WGE Key Findings
- 33 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2025
- 201,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV52 WGE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
33 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volvo V70 (KV52 WGE) between November 2005 and March 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Lighting (24 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Steering (18 issues), Tyres (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 68 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 Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
KV52 WGE Mileage History
- 19/11/200547,296 mi
- 11/11/200660,867 mi+13,571 mi
- 03/11/200769,712 mi+8,845 mi
- 19/12/200880,472 mi+10,760 mi
- 04/03/201094,024 mi+13,552 mi
- 04/03/201094,024 mi
- 07/03/2011101,877 mi+7,853 mi
- 20/02/2012108,893 mi+7,016 mi
- 20/02/2012108,893 mi
- 01/03/2013115,238 mi+6,345 mi
- 07/03/2013115,359 mi+121 mi
- 04/03/2014121,748 mi+6,389 mi
- 06/03/2014121,803 mi+55 mi
- 19/02/2015127,491 mi+5,688 mi
- 22/02/2016133,365 mi+5,874 mi
- 22/02/2016133,365 mi
- 20/02/2017139,675 mi+6,310 mi
- 27/02/2017139,834 mi+159 mi
- 12/02/2018144,591 mi+4,757 mi
- 28/02/2019155,864 mi+11,273 mi
- 05/03/2019155,864 mi
- 18/02/2020163,868 mi+8,004 mi
- 26/02/2020163,869 mi+1 mi
- 15/02/2021171,512 mi+7,643 mi
- 01/03/2021171,539 mi+27 mi
- 15/02/2022179,942 mi+8,403 mi
- 15/02/2022179,946 mi+4 mi
- 14/02/2023187,743 mi+7,797 mi
- 24/02/2023187,758 mi+15 mi
- 14/02/2024193,300 mi+5,542 mi
- 01/03/2024193,320 mi+20 mi
- 26/02/2025201,655 mi+8,335 mi
- 07/03/2025201,677 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 8,000 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo V70 (P2)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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