2002 Volvo V70 2.3L Petrol · OU52 URZ
2002 Volvo V70 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 117,269 miles. MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,269 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OU52 URZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2025
- 117,269 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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OU52 URZ Mileage History
- 01/10/2022103,567 mi
- 01/11/2023108,275 mi+4,708 mi
- 09/12/2024116,929 mi+8,654 mi
- 21/02/2025117,269 mi+340 mi
- 21/02/2025117,269 mi
Average of roughly 5,726 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OU52 URZ 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 (OU52 URZ) between October 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))”; “Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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