2002 Volvo V70 2.4L Diesel · OE52 AYM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its latest MOT in August 2025 at 109,016 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement following a failure just one day prior to that test. The July 2025 failure identified excessive parking brake movement and a binding offside rear service brake, but the fact that the vehicle passed twenty-four hours later suggests the previous owner addressed these specific brake system issues and adjustment requirements immediately. The mileage profile is remarkably low for a 24-year-old Volvo, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. The data shows consistent but slow-paced usage, with only 2,867 miles recorded between August 2024 and August 2025, and 1,969 miles in the preceding year. While this low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, such long periods of inactivity often lead to the degradation of rubber components and seizure of mechanical parts, which aligns with the recorded faults. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the steering and suspension assembly. The June 2022 test flagged play in both steering rack inner joints and the offside front steering linkage ball joint. While these were not noted in more recent tests, the age of the vehicle makes these components prone to perished rubber boots and mechanical play. The buyer should also verify that the offside rear brake caliper binding issue noted in 2025 remains resolved and has not seized up again due to low-frequency use.