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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLVO 245s year 1978

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mot history
Pass percent:70.18%
(The average a petrol VOLVO 245 year 1978 passes without issue)
Based on:275 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment19
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|14
Registration plate lamp issues13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively11
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Rear brake binding5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Registration plate issues3
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Inner 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
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|2
Horn not working |1.6.2a|2
Offside Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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 Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working quater panel lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside 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
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Brake pipe excessively corroded1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|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 Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear 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 seal inside and outside |6.1.B.2|1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
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
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Front Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|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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