2002 Volvo XC70 2.4L Diesel · RF52 WLR
2002 Volvo XC70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 18 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 147,356 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC70
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,356 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF52 WLR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 147,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF52 WLR 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 Xc70 (RF52 WLR) between November 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split/perished (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split/perished (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
RF52 WLR Mileage History
- 11/11/2022117,512 mi
- 13/08/2024117,552 mi+40 mi
- 14/07/2025131,921 mi+14,369 mi
- 08/08/2026147,350 mi+15,429 mi
- 14/08/2026147,356 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 7,945 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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