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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLVO 300s year 1989

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mot history
Pass percent:64.25%
(The average a petrol VOLVO 300 year 1989 passes without issue)
Based on:179 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle8
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))7
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))6
Registration plate issues6
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))5
Windscreen washer not working 5
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))3
Horn not working (7.7 (a))2
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively2
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))2
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Brake pipe excessively corroded2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))1
Central Front Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))1
Window damaged and affecting the drivers view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Central Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))1
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive adjust mixture (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Rear Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front floor & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Indicator switch inoperative cable tied on (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back edge of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger / floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe gasket area (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))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
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Direction indicator not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush X 2 (5.3.2 (c))1
Emissions unable to be completed Leaking from rear box (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive as per emissions fail sheet (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Headlamps come on with brake lights (4.3.3 (b))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))1
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Headlamp aim out of alignment1
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1

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