BG52 ECW

2002 VOLVO — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLVO
Year
2002
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1984 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 29 May 2018
Last recorded mileage
56,228 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 54/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2002 Volvo has 18 MOT tests on record with a 72% pass rate and 56,228 miles. While mileage is consistent, the recurring nature of these issues suggests ongoing maintenance needs and potential safety risks.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,789 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but a 0-mileage reading in Oct 2006 is a minor anomaly.

Things to check

  • May 2017 MOT failed for Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, a recurring issue.
  • May 2017 MOT failed for Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim.
  • May 2017 MOT failed for Nearside Registration plate lamp not working, a recurring issue.
  • May 2017 MOT failed for Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 9,789 miles/year, indicating regular use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the MOT history.
  • The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating for 2017 is a positive for safety features.

Mileage history

Nov 2005: 56,228 mi PASSOct 2006: 71,852 mi FAILOct 2006: 71,852 mi PASSOct 2007: 85,546 mi FAILOct 2007: 85,568 mi PASSApr 2008: 90,133 mi FAILApr 2008: 90,182 mi PASSApr 2009: 95,547 mi FAILApr 2009: 95,547 mi PASSMar 2010: 99,827 mi PASSApr 2012: 118,629 mi PASSMay 2013: 125,997 mi PASSMay 2014: 132,961 mi PASSMay 2015: 139,593 mi PASSMay 2016: 146,271 mi PASSMay 2017: 150,788 mi PASS151k104k56kNov 2005May 2017

MOT test history — 13/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2005 PASS 56,228 mi
USER ENTERED Slight play in N/S track rod.
Oct 2006 FAIL 71,852 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
PRS Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oct 2006 PASS 71,852 mi None recorded
Oct 2007 FAIL 85,546 mi
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
USER ENTERED slight play in near side steering rack
Oct 2007 PASS 85,568 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
USER ENTERED slight play in near side steering rack
Apr 2008 FAIL 90,133 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED slight play in n/s and o/s/f steering rack
Apr 2008 PASS 90,182 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED slight play in n/s and o/s/f steering rack
Apr 2009 FAIL 95,547 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FAIL Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED o/s boot strut brocken
Apr 2009 PASS 95,547 mi None recorded
Mar 2010 PASS 99,827 mi
USER ENTERED SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE STEERING RACK ARM.
USER ENTERED SLIGHT PLAY IN OFF SIDE STEERING RACK ARM.
USER ENTERED NEAR SIDE TRACK ROD END RUBBER BOOT SPLIT BUT NO PLAY.
USER ENTERED SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL INNER RIM.
Mar 2011 FAIL —
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED odometer display broken
USER ENTERED oil level low
Mar 2011 PASS — None recorded
Apr 2012 PASS 118,629 mi None recorded
May 2013 PASS 125,997 mi
ADVISORY Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
May 2014 PASS 132,961 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
May 2015 PASS 139,593 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
May 2016 PASS 146,271 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
May 2017 PASS 150,788 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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