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:
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure  Occurs:13 times
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded  Occurs:496 times
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint  Occurs:22 times
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded  Occurs:11 times
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour  Occurs:133 times
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing  Occurs:13 times
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative  Occurs:25 times
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp not working  Occurs:54 times
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete  Occurs:48 times
Brake pivot excessively damaged and seriously weakened  Occurs:21 times
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint  Occurs:12 times
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Occurs:421 times
Brake linkage locking device insecure  Occurs:11 times
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements  Occurs:23 times
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings  Occurs:19 times
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour  Occurs:35 times
Offside Rear coil spring fractured  Occurs:41 times
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated  Occurs:139 times
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely  Occurs:18 times
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported  Occurs:81 times
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel  Occurs:1,728 times
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement  Occurs:16 times
Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position.  Occurs:17 times
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image  Occurs:72 times
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play  Occurs:53 times
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