Official DVLA Record

2002 Volvo C70 2.4L Petrol · SB02 AUE

SB02 AUE

2002 Volvo C70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 30/05/2002. Recorded mileage 122,921 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLVO C70
Year / Origin
2002 · Glasgow
MOT Status
Valid until 24/08/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
122,921 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2002
Engine
2435cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2002 VOLVO C70 has passed its most recent MOT test on 2025-08-19 at 122,921 miles, with several advisories. The maintenance trend is worsening, with recurring issues including worn tyres, corroded coil springs, and play in suspension and steering components. The presence of multiple advisories suggests a need for closer inspection and potential repairs to maintain the vehicle's roadworthiness. The recorded mileage of 122,921 miles, accumulated over approximately 24 years, is relatively low, indicating lighter use or long periods of standing. There are no notable gaps in the mileage pattern, suggesting consistent use over the years. However, the mileage accumulation rate of around 5,122 miles per year is lower than average, which may be due to the vehicle's age or previous ownership patterns. A buyer should inspect the vehicle in person, paying particular attention to the suspension and steering components, including the anti-roll bar linkages, lower suspension arms, and track rod ends. The corroded coil springs and brake hoses also require scrutiny, as do the worn tyres and damaged brake hoses. Furthermore, the internal movement in the offside rear shock absorber and oil leak should be investigated. Additionally, the presence of rust on the coil springs and floor pan suggests potential structural integrity issues that need to be assessed.

SB02 AUE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
  • 122,921 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
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SB02 AUE Mileage History

  1. 23/08/2022110,843 mi
  2. 23/08/2023113,789 mi+2,946 mi
  3. 21/08/2024121,424 mi+7,635 mi
  4. 22/08/2024121,425 mi+1 mi
  5. 19/08/2025122,921 mi+1,496 mi

Average of roughly 4,040 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SB02 AUE MOT History

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MOT Analysis

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 C70 (SB02 AUE) between August 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 August 2025 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: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.

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