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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLVO 1800s year 1971

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mot history
Pass percent:77.09%
(The average a petrol VOLVO 1800 year 1971 passes without issue)
Based on:777 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment41
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|32
Rear brake binding20
Registration plate lamp issues16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|13
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|13
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|10
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|8
Brake pipe excessively corroded7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Horn not working |1.6.2a|4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Registration plate issues3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Front brake application uneven3
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move2
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured |3.1.9|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i|1
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.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
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|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 rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Brake hose damaged1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Offside Tie bar/rod insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated |5.2.3|1
Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b|1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4|1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment |3.5.1f|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel |3.1.6c|1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Steering box damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Brake cable damaged handbrake cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |1.8.B.1|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated |5.2.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported both front to rear |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Front Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Front Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached |5.3.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1

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