MOT History from tests of petrol VOLVO 460s year 1990

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Pass percent:63.12%

(The average a petrol VOLVO 460 year 1990 passes without issue)

Based on:2,869 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	279
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	165
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	161
Brake pipe excessively corroded	150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	145
Registration plate lamp issues	139
Headlamp aim out of alignment	112
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	87
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	69
Registration plate issues	57
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	52
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	48
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	46
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	46
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	45
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	34
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	32
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	32
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	30
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	27
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	24
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	24
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	24
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	23
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	22
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	20
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	20
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	19
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	19
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	18
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	18
Rear brake binding	17
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	17
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	17
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	16
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	16
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	16
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	16
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	15
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	15
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	14
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	14
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	14
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	13
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	12
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	11
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	11
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	10
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	10
Windscreen has damage	10
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	10
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	10
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	9
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	9
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	8
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
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 Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	8
Brake hose damaged	8
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	7
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Rear brake application uneven	7
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	7
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Centre Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	6
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	5
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced \|2.4.F.2\|	5
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	5
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Front brake application uneven	5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	4
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	4
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	4
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	4
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4

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Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	279
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	165
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	161
Brake pipe excessively corroded	150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	145
Registration plate lamp issues	139
Headlamp aim out of alignment	112
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	87
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	69
Registration plate issues	57
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	52
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	48
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	46
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	46
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	45
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	34
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	32
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	32
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	30
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	27
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	24
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	24
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	24
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	23
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	22
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	20
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	20
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	19
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	19
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	18
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	18
Rear brake binding	17
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	17
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	17
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	16
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	16
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	16
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	16
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	15
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	15
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	14
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	14
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	14
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	13
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	12
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	11
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	11
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	10
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	10
Windscreen has damage	10
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	10
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	10
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	9
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	9
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	8
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
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 Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	8
Brake hose damaged	8
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	7
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Rear brake application uneven	7
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	7
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Centre Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	6
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	5
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced \|2.4.F.2\|	5
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	5
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Front brake application uneven	5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	4
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	4
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	4
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	4
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4

MOT History from tests of petrol VOLVO 460s year 1990

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