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
MOT test history — 10/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & 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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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ52 UWS, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.