2002 Volvo XC70 2.5L Petrol · LBC 612

The vehicle's MOT history shows an improving trend in terms of recorded defects, moving from a failure in July 2023 to a clean pass in the most recent test on 18 July 2024. The 2023 record indicates a failure occurred on 17 July 2023, though the specific mechanical cause was not documented in the provided data. Since that failure, the subsequent test in 2024 returned no defects, suggesting that whatever issue caused the previous failure was addressed. The recorded mileage of 113,220 miles is low for a 2002 model, averaging approximately 4,718 miles per year over its lifespan. The MOT history provided covers a four-year period from June 2022 to July 2024. While the mileage accumulation appears consistent with low-use patterns, the lack of specific mileage figures for the individual 2022, 2023, and 2024 tests prevents a precise calculation of annual distance travelled within this recent window. A physical inspection should focus on components common to vehicles of this age and low usage, such as rubber suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake lines which can perish if the vehicle has stood for long periods. Given the 2023 failure, a buyer should verify the current state of the braking system, specifically checking for binding calipers or worn discs. Because the vehicle is over two decades old, checking for structural corrosion on the chassis and subframes is a necessary step to ensure long-term integrity. editorial_insight: buying_score: 68 risk_level: Low.