MOT History from tests of petrol VOLVO 960s year 1992

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Pass percent:68.42%

(The average a petrol VOLVO 960 year 1992 passes without issue)

Based on:4,877 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	214
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	197
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	163
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	150
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	143
Headlamp aim out of alignment	131
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	123
Registration plate issues	83
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	76
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	74
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	64
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	56
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	54
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	48
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	48
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	45
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	41
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	41
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	39
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	35
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	34
Rear brake binding	32
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	31
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	30
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	28
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	28
Windscreen has damage	27
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	26
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	24
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	23
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	23
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	23
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	22
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	22
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	21
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	19
Front brake application uneven	19
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	19
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	17
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	16
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	16
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	15
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	15
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	15
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	15
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	14
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	14
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	14
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	14
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	14
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	13
Brake hose damaged	13
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	12
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	11
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	11
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	11
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	11
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	11
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	10
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	10
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	10
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	10
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	8
Offside Rear coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	8
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	6
Rear brake application uneven	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	6
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.6.2e\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	6
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	6
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
An item not tested \|Manual\|	5
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	5
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device missing \|7.2.4a\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5

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Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	214
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	197
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	163
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	150
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	143
Headlamp aim out of alignment	131
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	123
Registration plate issues	83
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	76
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	74
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	64
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	56
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	54
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	48
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	48
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	45
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	41
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	41
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	39
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	35
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	34
Rear brake binding	32
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	31
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	30
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	28
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	28
Windscreen has damage	27
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	26
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	24
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	23
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	23
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	23
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	22
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	22
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	21
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	19
Front brake application uneven	19
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	19
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	17
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	16
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	16
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	15
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	15
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	15
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	15
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	14
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	14
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	14
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	14
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	14
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	13
Brake hose damaged	13
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	12
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	11
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	11
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	11
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	11
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	11
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	10
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	10
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	10
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	10
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	8
Offside Rear coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	8
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	6
Rear brake application uneven	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	6
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.6.2e\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	6
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	6
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
An item not tested \|Manual\|	5
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	5
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device missing \|7.2.4a\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5

MOT History from tests of petrol VOLVO 960s year 1992

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