2002 Volvo V70 2.3L Petrol · OV02 FBU
2002 Volvo V70 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 92,212 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,212 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV02 FBU Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 92,212 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV02 FBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volvo V70 (OV02 FBU) between May 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”.
OV02 FBU Mileage History
- 10/05/200630,525 mi
- 28/11/200736,580 mi+6,055 mi
- 18/11/200841,112 mi+4,532 mi
- 18/11/200841,112 mi
- 26/11/200946,890 mi+5,778 mi
- 26/11/200946,890 mi
- 22/11/201048,545 mi+1,655 mi
- 22/11/201048,545 mi
- 25/11/201150,461 mi+1,916 mi
- 21/11/201252,464 mi+2,003 mi
- 22/11/201252,464 mi
- 25/11/201354,285 mi+1,821 mi
- 10/11/201456,506 mi+2,221 mi
- 26/11/201559,138 mi+2,632 mi
- 26/11/201559,138 mi
- 22/11/201661,347 mi+2,209 mi
- 20/11/201763,032 mi+1,685 mi
- 06/11/201863,926 mi+894 mi
- 08/11/201863,926 mi
- 18/11/201964,909 mi+983 mi
- 16/11/202065,933 mi+1,024 mi
- 18/11/202167,760 mi+1,827 mi
- 22/11/202167,762 mi+2 mi
- 05/12/202270,539 mi+2,777 mi
- 20/11/202377,758 mi+7,219 mi
- 23/11/202377,759 mi+1 mi
- 25/11/202485,758 mi+7,999 mi
- 26/11/202485,758 mi
- 02/12/202592,212 mi+6,454 mi
Average of roughly 3,153 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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