MOT History from tests of petrol VOLVO 343s year 1982

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Pass percent:69.30%

(The average a petrol VOLVO 343 year 1982 passes without issue)

Based on:228 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	14
Brake pipe excessively corroded	10
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	9
Rear brake binding	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	4
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Headlamp aim out of alignment	3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Registration plate lamp issues	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Registration plate issues	2
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged 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
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted brake hose inadequately mounted trapped between chassis \|1.1.21 \|c\|\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|1.2.1 \|g\|\|	1
Front brake application uneven	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear brake application uneven	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/inner arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring 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
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component 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 Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated \|3.6.C.1b\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1

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Most common failures	No# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	14
Brake pipe excessively corroded	10
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	9
Rear brake binding	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	4
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Headlamp aim out of alignment	3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Registration plate lamp issues	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Registration plate issues	2
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged 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
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted brake hose inadequately mounted trapped between chassis \|1.1.21 \|c\|\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|1.2.1 \|g\|\|	1
Front brake application uneven	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear brake application uneven	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/inner arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring 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
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component 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 Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated \|3.6.C.1b\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1

MOT History from tests of petrol VOLVO 343s year 1982

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