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MOT History from tests of diesel VOLVO 800s year 1997

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Pass percent:47.62%
(The average a diesel VOLVO 800 year 1997 passes without issue)
Based on:42 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively5
Headlamp aim out of alignment3
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))3
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))2
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))2
Registration plate lamp issues2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))1
Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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