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MOT History from tests of diesel VOLVO 760s year 1989

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mot history
Pass percent:64.66%
(The average a diesel VOLVO 760 year 1989 passes without issue)
Based on:648 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate lamp issues47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively27
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort23
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|20
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|19
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|17
Registration plate issues17
Headlamp aim out of alignment16
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|14
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|12
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|11
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|11
Rear brake binding9
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle9
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated8
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|8
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|7
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|7
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6
Emissions not tested |7.0|6
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Brake hose damaged5
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Windscreen has damage3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Horn not working |1.6.2a|3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|2
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|2
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|2
Front Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2
Offside Outer Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|2
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Nearside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Front brake application uneven1
Offside Front Lower brake caliper locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint |2.5.B.2a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Brake pivot locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Centre Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear |3.5.1f|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear reflector not red in colour |1.5.1d|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect |3.4.1d|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not in a clean condition and function impaired |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|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 All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Brake vacuum build up too slow |3.3.E.6|1
Rear Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened |3.5.1e|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. |3.4.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e|1
Nearside Outer Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged back plate corroded to excess around abs wiring securing points |3.4.3|1
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged back plate corroded to excess around abs wiring securing point |3.4.3|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint at attachment to pwr steering pump |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end lock nut missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Brake performance not tested due to osf wheel locked on and lower arm dangerous |3.7.A.1|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Centre Stop lamp insecure |1.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1i|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Offside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Rear Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened |3.5.1e|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Rear Brake linkage locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e|1
Offside Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed |3.6.C.1b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|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 Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|1
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Power steering malfunctioning |2.1.5 |a||1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.5 |b| |i||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland |2.5.B.1b|1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Rear brake application uneven1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1

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