BT02 MVU

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
SILVER
Engine
2435 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 23 February 2017
Last recorded mileage
24,587 mi

AI verdict AVOID 35/100

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 19 MOT tests on record with a 63% pass rate and 24,587 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2017-02-23, which is a critical red flag for a 24-year-old car.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,700 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, but the 2011 MOT gap is a concern.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2017-02-23; current status 'Not valid' — no active MOT.
  • 7 major failures across critical systems: tyres, suspension, brakes, lights, emissions.
  • Recurring failures in the same system (e.g., suspension arms, exhaust) indicate systemic neglect.
  • Consistent high mileage (24,587 mi over 24 years) for a 2002 vehicle.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for a 2002 model is exceptional.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, indicating current roadworthiness.

Mileage history

Jun 2005: 24,587 mi PASSJun 2006: 31,915 mi PASSJun 2007: 37,753 mi PASSDec 2007: 39,770 mi PASSNov 2008: 47,439 mi FAILNov 2008: 47,445 mi PASSNov 2009: 55,454 mi PASSNov 2010: 66,597 mi FAILDec 2010: 67,380 mi FAILDec 2010: 67,380 mi PASSFeb 2012: 83,358 mi FAILFeb 2012: 83,370 mi PASSJan 2013: 97,026 mi FAILFeb 2013: 97,099 mi PASSFeb 2014: 109,844 mi FAILFeb 2014: 109,845 mi PASSJan 2015: 122,322 mi FAILJan 2015: 122,322 mi PASSFeb 2016: 136,976 mi PASS137k81k25kJun 2005Feb 2016

MOT test history — 12/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2005 PASS 24,587 mi None recorded
Jun 2006 PASS 31,915 mi None recorded
Jun 2007 PASS 37,753 mi None recorded
Dec 2007 PASS 39,770 mi None recorded
Nov 2008 FAIL 47,439 mi
FAIL Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
FAIL Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
USER ENTERED front wipers starting to smear
USER ENTERED offside rear tyre cut on outer wall deep
USER ENTERED oil leaks from g box area ang engine area
USER ENTERED slight play in both front steering arms
USER ENTERED rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Nov 2008 PASS 47,445 mi None recorded
Nov 2009 PASS 55,454 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nov 2010 FAIL 66,597 mi
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Strong advise Nearside and Offside front tyres worn on inner edge. also close to limit.
Dec 2010 FAIL 67,380 mi
FAIL Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Dec 2010 PASS 67,380 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Feb 2012 FAIL 83,358 mi
FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Feb 2012 PASS 83,370 mi None recorded
Jan 2013 FAIL 97,026 mi
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
USER ENTERED rear wiper blade split 16inch
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
USER ENTERED engine oil level slightly low
Feb 2013 PASS 97,099 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED rear wiper blade split 16inch
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Feb 2014 FAIL 109,844 mi
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FAIL Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FAIL Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Engine management light on
USER ENTERED Rear wiper blade worn
USER ENTERED Upper engine stablizer bush worn
Feb 2014 PASS 109,845 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Engine management light on
USER ENTERED Rear wiper blade worn
USER ENTERED Upper engine stablizer bush worn
Jan 2015 FAIL 122,322 mi
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
USER ENTERED engine management light on
USER ENTERED stone chips in windscreen
USER ENTERED upper engine stabiliser bush worn
USER ENTERED slight power steering leak
USER ENTERED nearside front inner c.v gaiter perished
USER ENTERED play in steering rack ends
Jan 2015 PASS 122,322 mi
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
USER ENTERED engine management light on
USER ENTERED stone chips in windscreen
USER ENTERED upper engine stabiliser bush worn
USER ENTERED slight power steering leak
USER ENTERED nearside front inner c.v gaiter perished
USER ENTERED play in steering rack ends
Feb 2016 PASS 136,976 mi
ADVISORY Slight play in tie rod ends
ADVISORY Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY EML on
ADVISORY Stone chips in windscreen
ADVISORY Slight power steering leak
ADVISORY Upper engine mount worn

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