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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLVO 340s year 1984

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mot history
Pass percent:66.38%
(The average a petrol VOLVO 340 year 1984 passes without issue)
Based on:1,047 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|40
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort32
Headlamp aim out of alignment29
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively29
Registration plate lamp issues28
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|28
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|26
Brake pipe excessively corroded26
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|22
Rear brake binding21
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|19
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|19
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|19
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|19
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|19
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Brake hose excessively deteriorated17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle15
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|15
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|14
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|14
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|13
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|12
Horn not working |1.6.2a|12
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|11
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|10
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|9
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|8
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|8
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|7
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|7
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|7
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Rear brake application uneven7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Emissions not tested |7.0|6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|5
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Registration plate issues5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Front Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|3
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|3
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|3
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|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 Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|3
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Brake servo vacuum pipe split |3.6.C.1b|2
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Windscreen has damage2
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated |3.6.C.1b|2
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2

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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