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V159 VKE

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,405 mi
Last recorded51,405 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV159 VKE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 51,405 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 44,709 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 44,709 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 43,987 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 43,987 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 42,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 39,568 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 38,001 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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V159 VKE is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 120,478 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V159 VKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V159 VKE registered?

V159 VKE is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V159 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V159 VKE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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