BJ52 UWS

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
RED
Engine
1984 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 27 September 2016
Last recorded mileage
29,626 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 57/100

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 13 MOT tests on record with a 77% pass rate and 29,626 miles. The vehicle has been off-road for a significant period, raising questions about its maintenance and current condition.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,772 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but a significant 2010 service gap is noted.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension failures and advisories (e.g., Jul 2011, Sep 2013, Sep 2014).
  • Major failure for Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush (Jul 2011) after 2 advisories.
  • Major failure for Nearside Front position lamp (Jul 2011) after 1 advisory.
  • Major failure for Offside Front position lamp (Jul 2011) after 1 advisory.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 8,772 miles/year.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for a 2002 Volvo is excellent.
  • No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects recorded in the last 3 years of history.

Mileage history

Dec 2005: 29,626 mi PASSDec 2006: 37,297 mi PASSDec 2007: 54,090 mi PASSDec 2008: 68,965 mi PASSDec 2008: 68,965 mi FAILDec 2009: 82,251 mi PASSDec 2009: 82,251 mi FAILJul 2011: 87,932 mi FAILJul 2011: 87,932 mi PASSSep 2012: 94,279 mi PASSSep 2013: 103,873 mi PASSSep 2014: 113,438 mi PASSSep 2015: 120,000 mi PASS120k75k30kDec 2005Sep 2015

MOT test history — 10/13 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2005 PASS 29,626 mi None recorded
Dec 2006 PASS 37,297 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2007 PASS 54,090 mi
USER ENTERED Rear reg plate deteriorating
Dec 2008 PASS 68,965 mi None recorded
Dec 2008 FAIL 68,965 mi
PRS Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
PRS Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Dec 2009 PASS 82,251 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Dec 2009 FAIL 82,251 mi
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Jul 2011 FAIL 87,932 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Jul 2011 PASS 87,932 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Sep 2012 PASS 94,279 mi None recorded
Sep 2013 PASS 103,873 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Sep 2014 PASS 113,438 mi
ADVISORY Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Sep 2015 PASS 120,000 mi
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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