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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLVO 700s year 1991

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mot history
Pass percent:65.31%
(The average a petrol VOLVO 700 year 1991 passes without issue)
Based on:147 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively9
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))7
Brakes imbalanced across an axle5
Headlamp aim out of alignment4
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))3
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Registration plate lamp issues2
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))2
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated2
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe split (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Power steering pipe/hose leaking banjo bolts (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor located by fuel pipes & inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn complience bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint 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 Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (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
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Brake servo inoperative not connected (1.1.10 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 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 jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Reading 6.10 limit 3.50. (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner steering rack ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe by suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis by Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward most arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear most arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor Pan & Boxed Section (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Due To Excessively Worn Inner Rack Arm Joint (2.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1

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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