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MOT History from tests of diesel VOLVO 740s year 1987

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mot history
Pass percent:69.68%
(The average a diesel VOLVO 740 year 1987 passes without issue)
Based on:775 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate lamp issues54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively23
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|20
Headlamp aim out of alignment19
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|16
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort13
Rear brake binding13
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|12
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|12
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Brake hose excessively deteriorated11
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|9
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|8
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|8
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|7
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Registration plate issues7
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|7
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Windscreen has damage7
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|6
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|6
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|5
Horn not working |1.6.2a|5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle5
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|2
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|2
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|2
Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Front brake application uneven1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Centre An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Hazard warning switch missing |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Towbar component excessively corroded |6.6.1|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |3.3 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear |4.2.3 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| showing white light to the rear |4.3.3 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating |1.2.1 |e||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating |1.2.1 |e||1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b|1
Nearside Rear wheel steering inoperative, rear wheels are not held substantially in the straight ahead position |2.2.B.1j|1
Offside Rear wheel steering inoperative, rear wheels are not held substantially in the straight ahead position |2.2.B.1j|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Nearside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.A.1b|1
Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened |3.5.1e|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Centre Rear Brake pivot locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Brake servo insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Brake cable insecure |3.5.1d|1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose |3.5.1i|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j|1
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Hand operated control valve control cannot be moved over its full travel |3.2.1c|1

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