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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLVO 244s year 1981

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mot history
Pass percent:68.22%
(The average a petrol VOLVO 244 year 1981 passes without issue)
Based on:686 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|51
Headlamp aim out of alignment38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively37
Registration plate lamp issues35
Brakes imbalanced across an axle15
Brake hose excessively deteriorated12
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|11
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|10
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|9
Rear brake binding9
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|8
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Registration plate issues7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|6
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement6
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Front brake application uneven4
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|4
Horn not working |1.6.2a|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Emissions not tested |7.0|3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Offside Front 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
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Front Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort2
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Brake servo defective or ineffective |1.1.10 |a| |i||1
Emissions not tested |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Rear 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
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake performance not tested |1.2.1 |g||1
Nearside Front Brake valve leaking |1.1.7 |d| |i||1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure front most |3.6.B.3|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j||1
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|1
Windscreen has damage1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden |2.4.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|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
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Front Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b|1
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated |5.2.3|1
Brake pipe excessively corroded1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |6.1.D.1a|1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Power steering component|s| leaking STEERING RACK |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped RUBBING ON AXLE |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Inner Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system |1.1.11 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb dim |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened |7.1.2 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))1
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering corroded on n/s and o/s inner/outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal spongy (1.1.2 (a))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland |2.5.B.1b|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1

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