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:
Offside Front Front position lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance  Occurs:15 times
Nearside Front position lamp not working  Occurs:854 times
Headlamp not working on dipped beam  Occurs:54 times
Front brake excessively fluctuating Occurs:16 times
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour  Occurs:198 times
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam  Occurs:14 times
Offside Rear Rear position lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance  Occurs:25 times
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking  Occurs:24 times
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded  Occurs:22 times
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image  Occurs:46 times
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure  Occurs:21 times
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded  Occurs:17 times
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated  Occurs:104 times
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp  Occurs:23 times
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced  Occurs:11 times
Nearside Side repeater not working  Occurs:30 times
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel  Occurs:2,263 times
Hazard warning switch faulty  Occurs:64 times
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:13 times
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play  Occurs:15 times
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Occurs:23 times
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:25 times
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking  Occurs:24 times
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect  Occurs:52 times
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play  Occurs:112 times
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