2002 Volvo V70 2.4L Diesel · ML52 AMO
2002 Volvo V70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 131,375 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,375 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML52 AMO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 131,375 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML52 AMO 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 V70 (ML52 AMO) between August 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”.
ML52 AMO Mileage History
- 21/08/2024130,744 mi
- 29/08/2024130,745 mi+1 mi
- 03/09/2025131,355 mi+610 mi
- 08/10/2025131,375 mi+20 mi
- 08/10/2025131,375 mi
Average of roughly 558 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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