MOT Check for VOLVO 480s

The VOLVO 480 makes up 32,722 of the overall 9,557,666 VOLVO MOT test results. Select your 480 model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded  Occurs:18 times
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc  Occurs:11 times
Nearside Front front brake binding  Occurs:39 times
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam  Occurs:187 times
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded  Occurs:374 times
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded  Occurs:29 times
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced  Occurs:17 times
Horn sounds harsh or grating  Occurs:12 times
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam  Occurs:67 times
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported  Occurs:11 times
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort  Occurs:87 times
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off  Occurs:50 times
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Occurs:20 times
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases  Occurs:29 times
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Occurs:13 times
Nearside Side repeater not working  Occurs:30 times
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view  Occurs:32 times
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits  Occurs:593 times
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded  Occurs:20 times
Power steering component leaking  Occurs:28 times
Offside Front Front position lamp not in good working order  Occurs:23 times
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure  Occurs:11 times
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working  Occurs:17 times
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement  Occurs:61 times
Driver`s seat insecure  Occurs:21 times
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