BT52 LNA

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
GOLD
Engine
1783 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 19 October 2017
Last recorded mileage
32,574 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 45/100

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 16 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 32,574 miles. While it has a valid Euro NCAP safety rating, the vehicle's age and inconsistent maintenance present significant risks.

The mileage trajectory shows consistent usage until 2014, but a significant drop to 2,434 miles/year from 2015 to 2016, followed by a 180-mile discrepancy on 20 Oct 2016, raises serious integrity concerns.

Things to check

  • Recurring brake failures and advisories across 15 tests (2009, 2011, 2013, 2016) indicate chronic neglect.
  • Major failure for excessively corroded offside rear brake hose on 20 Oct 2016, a critical safety component.
  • Major failure for excessively pitted rear brake disc on 25 Feb 2009, a common recurring issue.
  • Major failure for nearside headlamp not working on 25 Feb 2009, a recurring electrical fault.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) confirms strong structural integrity for its age.
  • Consistent annual mileage until 2014, suggesting regular use and maintenance for its age.
  • No evidence of major structural corrosion or frame damage in the MOT history.

Mileage history

Feb 2006: 32,574 mi PASSFeb 2007: 36,179 mi PASSFeb 2008: 36,815 mi PASSFeb 2009: 38,545 mi FAILFeb 2009: 38,545 mi PASSJul 2009: 39,277 mi FAILJul 2009: 39,277 mi PASSJun 2010: 44,659 mi PASSJun 2011: 49,619 mi FAILJun 2011: 49,619 mi PASSJul 2012: 55,498 mi PASSJul 2013: 61,756 mi PASSJul 2013: 61,756 mi FAILJul 2014: 67,098 mi PASSOct 2016: 69,532 mi FAILOct 2016: 69,352 mi PASS70k51k33kFeb 2006Oct 2016

MOT test history — 11/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2006 PASS 32,574 mi None recorded
Feb 2007 PASS 36,179 mi None recorded
Feb 2008 PASS 36,815 mi None recorded
Feb 2009 FAIL 38,545 mi
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Feb 2009 PASS 38,545 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Jul 2009 FAIL 39,277 mi
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Jul 2009 PASS 39,277 mi None recorded
Jun 2010 PASS 44,659 mi None recorded
Jun 2011 FAIL 49,619 mi
PRS Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORY Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
ADVISORY Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
ADVISORY Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
ADVISORY Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Jun 2011 PASS 49,619 mi
ADVISORY Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
ADVISORY Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
ADVISORY Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
ADVISORY Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Jul 2012 PASS 55,498 mi
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)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Jul 2013 PASS 61,756 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED rear brakes sticking slighty
Jul 2013 FAIL 61,756 mi
PRS Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED rear brakes sticking slighty
Jul 2014 PASS 67,098 mi None recorded
Oct 2016 FAIL 69,532 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded one across tank (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oct 2016 PASS 69,352 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross tank (3.6.B.2c)

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