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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLVO 340s year 1987

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mot history
Pass percent:65.16%
(The average a petrol VOLVO 340 year 1987 passes without issue)
Based on:5,514 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|300
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively212
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort155
Registration plate lamp issues152
Brake pipe excessively corroded142
Headlamp aim out of alignment137
Rear brake binding122
Brake hose excessively deteriorated112
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|106
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|97
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|96
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|95
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|90
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|90
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|83
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|81
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|76
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|68
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|67
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|64
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|58
Registration plate issues58
Brakes imbalanced across an axle53
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|51
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|49
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|47
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|47
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|45
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|42
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|41
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|40
Rear brake application uneven39
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|38
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|36
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|34
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|32
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|28
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|26
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|25
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|25
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|24
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|24
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|23
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|23
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|23
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|22
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|22
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|22
Windscreen has damage22
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|21
Emissions not tested |7.0|21
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|21
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|21
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|21
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|21
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|21
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|21
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|20
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|20
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|20
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|20
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|19
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|19
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|19
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|19
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|18
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|18
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|18
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|17
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|17
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Horn not working |1.6.2a|17
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|17
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|16
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|16
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|16
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|15
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|15
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|15
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|15
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|15
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|14
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|14
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|14
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|14
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|14
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|14
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|14
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|14
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|13
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|13
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|13
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|13
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|13
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|13
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|13
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|13
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|13
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|13
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|12
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|12
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|12
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|12
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|12
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|11
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|11
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|11
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|11
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|11
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|10
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|10
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|10
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|10
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|10
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|10
Hazard warning switch insecure |1.4.B.1d|10
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|10
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|10
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|10
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|10
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|9
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|9
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|9
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|9
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|9
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|9
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|8
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|8
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|8
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|8
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|8
Windscreen wiper blade insecure8
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement8
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|8
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
An item not tested |Manual|7
Offside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|7
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|7
Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|7
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|7
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|7
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|7
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|7
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|7
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|7
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|7
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|7
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|7
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|6
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|6
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|6
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|6
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|6
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|6
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|6
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|6
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|6
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Offside Inner Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|6
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|6
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6

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