MOT History from tests of petrol VOLVO 244s year 1982

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Pass percent:72.03%

(The average a petrol VOLVO 244 year 1982 passes without issue)

Based on:1,019 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	49
Headlamp aim out of alignment	37
Registration plate lamp issues	36
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	32
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	30
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	22
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	14
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	13
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Rear brake binding	13
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	11
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	11
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	9
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Registration plate issues	8
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Rear brake application uneven	8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	6
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	5
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed \|3.6.C.1b\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|5.2.6\|	1
Front brake application uneven	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)	1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside 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 Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure body to axle \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure body to axle \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Outer Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated also has play. \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch top shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	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
Brake pedal functionally incomplete \|3.3.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Inner Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Power steering ram\|s\| leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength IN BOOT AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced MID FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / arch \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / arch \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to inner sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to inner sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating \|1.2.1 \|e\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	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 Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	1
Offside Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced b pillar / sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))	1
Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged by spring chaffing not clipped (1.1.11 (d) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Front brake excessively fluctuating	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|5.3.4 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Nearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside rear brakes release unevenly sticking \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control \|2.1.1\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	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 Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Both rear wheel arches \|6.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure \|2.1.5\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front 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
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	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.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLVO 244s year 1982

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