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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLVO 900s year 1994

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mot history
Pass percent:57.28%
(The average a petrol VOLVO 900 year 1994 passes without issue)
Based on:845 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively55
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))31
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))31
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))31
Headlamp aim out of alignment26
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))23
Registration plate lamp issues20
Brake hose excessively deteriorated19
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))17
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))16
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))15
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))13
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))12
Horn not working (7.7 (a))12
Windscreen washer not working 11
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))11
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))11
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))10
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))10
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))10
Brakes imbalanced across an axle10
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))10
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))9
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))9
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))9
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))8
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))8
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))8
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))8
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))8
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))7
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))7
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak7
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))7
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak6
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))6
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))6
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))6
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))5
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))5
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))5
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))5
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))5
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))4
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))4
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))4
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))4
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))3
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))3
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))3
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))3
Registration plate issues3
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))3
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))3
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))3
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))3
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))3
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))3
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside 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))2
Nearside Rear Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))2
Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))2
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))2
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))2
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))2
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))2
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery tray base (6.1.1 (c) (i))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn eu16rhz (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Emissions unable to be completed due to major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))2
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))2
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))2
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))2
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))2
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))2
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))2
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))2
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))2
Offside 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))2

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