MOT History from tests of petrol VOLVO 760s year 1984

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Pass percent:71.49%

(The average a petrol VOLVO 760 year 1984 passes without issue)

Based on:242 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	12
Registration plate lamp issues	9
Headlamp aim out of alignment	8
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	7
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.B.1\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Rear brake binding	3
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Registration plate issues	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Brake pipe excessively corroded	2
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| missing \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	1
Outer Rear Brake linkage locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Inner Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced \|2.4.F.2\|	1
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Front Power steering pump drive system defective \|2.3.6\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush \|2.5.B.2b\|	1
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	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
Brake linkage locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Battery insecure battery tray corroded \|1.9.1\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Rear Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Front Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1

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Most common failures	No# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	12
Registration plate lamp issues	9
Headlamp aim out of alignment	8
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	7
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.B.1\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Rear brake binding	3
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Registration plate issues	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Brake pipe excessively corroded	2
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| missing \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	1
Outer Rear Brake linkage locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Inner Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced \|2.4.F.2\|	1
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Front Power steering pump drive system defective \|2.3.6\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush \|2.5.B.2b\|	1
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	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
Brake linkage locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Battery insecure battery tray corroded \|1.9.1\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Rear Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Front Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1

MOT History from tests of petrol VOLVO 760s year 1984

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