2002 Volvo V70 2.4L Diesel · SO02 OAM
2002 Volvo V70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 193,825 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,825 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO02 OAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/07/2026
- 193,825 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO02 OAM 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 (SO02 OAM) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). 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: “Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both inner rack ends (”; “Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SO02 OAM Mileage History
- 08/06/2023180,401 mi
- 08/06/2023180,401 mi
- 12/06/2024185,854 mi+5,453 mi
- 23/05/2025190,144 mi+4,290 mi
- 21/07/2026193,825 mi+3,681 mi
Average of roughly 4,304 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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