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MOT History from tests of diesel VOLVO 900s year 1995

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mot history
Pass percent:66.09%
(The average a diesel VOLVO 900 year 1995 passes without issue)
Based on:174 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively10
Brakes imbalanced across an axle7
Registration plate lamp issues5
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))5
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))4
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))3
Headlamp aim out of alignment3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))2
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))2
Registration plate issues2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated2
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))2
Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner body sill & inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to front box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch within 30cm of ABS pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Boot floor at mounting of horizontal tie rod (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL/JACKING POINT AREA CORRODED AND HOLED WITHIN 30CM OF SUSPENSION ARM MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre connection. (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under battery carrier (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under airbox (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill Holed and Corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Rubber Bush Missing from Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))1
Fuel pipe leaking spill pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor for panhard rod mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chasie (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))1
Hazard warning switch inoperative no switch found. (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at seat mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear suspension mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body sill -- jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body sill -- jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))1
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))1
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed near suspension mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Fuel system component leaking End nipple on leak offs (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery terminals loose (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))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.

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