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V371 VKE

1999 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,017 mi
Last recorded64,017 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo 800 Series94,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV371 VKE
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 64,017 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 64,013 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 63,983 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 63,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 63,952 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo 800 Series?

Based on 372,763 MOT tests across 41,605 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,405
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
41,605
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,209
constant velocity joint gaiter split 19,906
position lamp(s) not working 18,486
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 15,672
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,131
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V371 VKE is a 1999 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 94,116 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo 800 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V371 VKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 800 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Volvo 800 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V371 VKE registered?

V371 VKE is a 1999 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 3 December 1999.

Is V371 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V371 VKE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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