MOT Check for VOLVO 740s

The VOLVO 740 makes up 163,164 of the overall 9,557,666 VOLVO MOT test results. Select your 740 model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Brakes imbalanced across an axle Occurs:2,057 times
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt  Occurs:26 times
Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened  Occurs:46 times
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect  Occurs:235 times
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play  Occurs:19 times
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded  Occurs:11 times
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated  Occurs:13 times
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt  Occurs:23 times
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment c Occurs:13 times
Offside Front front brake juddering severely  Occurs:23 times
Offside Front position lamp incorrect colour  Occurs:12 times
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working  Occurs:162 times
Offside Front position lamp insecure  Occurs:25 times
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired  Occurs:13 times
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing  Occurs:11 times
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Occurs:20 times
Offside Rear position lamp incorrect colour  Occurs:242 times
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play  Occurs:46 times
Nearside Rear Front position lamp not working  Occurs:29 times
Offside Rear Front position lamp not working  Occurs:43 times
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Occurs:42 times
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose  Occurs:25 times
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded  Occurs:28 times
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort  Occurs:104 times
Rear Fuel hose leaking  Occurs:14 times
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