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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLVO 145s year 1972

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mot history
Pass percent:62.50%
(The average a petrol VOLVO 145 year 1972 passes without issue)
Based on:112 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle11
Headlamp aim out of alignment8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Battery insecure |1.9.1|4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Registration plate issues4
Rear brake binding4
Brake hose damaged3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|3
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move2
Registration plate lamp issues2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside and offside inner and outter sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Floor pan |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened |3.5.1e|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Front brake application uneven1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan and out rigger |5.2.6|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Indicator switch missing |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near steering box |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chasie |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spare wheel well |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer rigger |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Spare wheel insecure |6.4.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Rear Electrical wiring insecure tow bar |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Brake pipe excessively corroded1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Direction indicator not working all |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Steering pivot point has excessive play both sides - drop joint |2.2.B.1g|1
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure multi linkage bush |2.2.B.1a|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings multi-linkage rear bush |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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