MOT History from tests of petrol VOLVO 760s year 1987

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Pass percent:66.23%

(The average a petrol VOLVO 760 year 1987 passes without issue)

Based on:2,964 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	244
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	109
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	92
Headlamp aim out of alignment	87
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	85
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	66
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	64
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	58
Registration plate issues	51
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	50
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	46
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	44
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	42
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	41
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	40
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	38
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	38
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	36
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	36
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	35
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	27
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	27
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	24
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	24
Rear brake binding	23
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	20
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	19
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	18
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	17
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	16
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	16
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Windscreen has damage	15
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	14
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	14
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	14
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	14
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	14
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	13
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	13
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	11
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	11
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	10
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	10
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	10
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	9
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	9
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	9
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Front brake application uneven	9
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	8
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	8
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	8
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	8
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	8
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Windscreen washer not working	7
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	7
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Rear brake application uneven	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 Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	6
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	6
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	6
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	5
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	4
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	4
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	4
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4

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Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	244
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	109
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	92
Headlamp aim out of alignment	87
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	85
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	66
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	64
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	58
Registration plate issues	51
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	50
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	46
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	44
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	42
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	41
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	40
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	38
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	38
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	36
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	36
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	35
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	27
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	27
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	24
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	24
Rear brake binding	23
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	20
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	19
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	18
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	17
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	16
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	16
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Windscreen has damage	15
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	14
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	14
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	14
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	14
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	14
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	13
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	13
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	11
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	11
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	10
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	10
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	10
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	9
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	9
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	9
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Front brake application uneven	9
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	8
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	8
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	8
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	8
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	8
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Windscreen washer not working	7
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	7
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Rear brake application uneven	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 Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	6
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	6
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	6
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	5
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	4
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	4
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	4
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4

MOT History from tests of petrol VOLVO 760s year 1987

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