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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLVO 700s year 1987

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mot history
Pass percent:66.80%
(The average a petrol VOLVO 700 year 1987 passes without issue)
Based on:247 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment8
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))7
Windscreen washer not working 7
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))7
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively5
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))4
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated4
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))3
Registration plate lamp issues3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))2
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))2
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Registration plate issues2
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii))1
Nearside Front 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases multiple blows (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker top mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near coil spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front of wheel arch near previous repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Service brake excessively binding all 4 wheels (1.2.1 (f))1
Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure x2 (1.1.12 (d))1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))1
Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in the front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in the front of wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))1
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))1
Rear Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury suspension struts have lost pressure and no longer supports tail gate (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed. all joints leaking (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front 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
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by brake light (4.2.3 (c))1
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower control arm mounting point, chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation Guide pivot mounting above axle (1.1.15 (d))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))1
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1

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