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MOT History from tests of diesel VOLVO UNKNOWNs year 1998

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mot history
Pass percent:61.07%
(The average a diesel VOLVO UNKNOWN year 1998 passes without issue)
Based on:149 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment10
Windscreen washer not working 5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle5
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively4
Registration plate lamp issues3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak2
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))2
Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a))2
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))2
Rear brake application uneven2
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))1
Nearside Brake warning device defective |3.3.E.1b|1
Nearside Front Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking passed axle in chassis rail (1.1.3 (d))1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))1
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Brake warning device not identifying low pressure nearside of two air guages stuck on high no air in system (1.1.4 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))1
Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Seat 25 (7.1.2 (d))1
Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Seat 13 (7.1.2 (d))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working 2 x bulbs out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (ii))1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a||1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Passengers seat insecure seat base mounting to floor lifting up -2nd to last row upper deck (6.2.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Passengers seat insecure seat frame onto floor lifting up- 3rd to last row upper deck (6.2.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Passengers seat insecure seat frame onto floor lifting up- 4th to last row upper deck (6.2.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear axle lower suspension crossmember (front) (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced brake chamber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear axle lower suspension crossmember (rear) (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Position lamp not working PRS DONE |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BEHIND FRONT AXLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BEHIND NEARSIDE FUEL TANK (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced AT FRONT SPRING ANCHOR HANGER (6.1.1 (a) (i))1
Air/vacuum reservoir heavily corroded VARIOUS (ALL MARKED WITH CHALK) (1.1.9 (a) (ii))1
Offside Upper Seat belt buckle damaged 7TH ROW CLIP COVER COMPLETELY MISSING (7.1.2 (d))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Nearside Fuel pipe insecure PIPE BETWEEN TANKS (6.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected BOTTOM SECURING BOLT LOOSE(AT FRONT OF REAR AXLE) (5.3.5 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AIR BAG MOUNTING AT FRONT AND REAR OF REAR AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AIR BAG MOUNTING AT FRONT AND REAR OF REAR AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Air/vacuum reservoir insecure TANK STRAPS CORRODED AND INSECURE (1.1.9 (c))1
Nearside Air/vacuum reservoir insecure VARIOUS STRAPS CORRODED AND INSECURE(MARKED) (1.1.9 (c))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases INSECURE AT TURBO AND SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust system insecure SILENCER MOUNTING AT NEARSIDE (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Body panel likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function AT FRONT OF AXLE (5.3.2 (b))1
Emissions not tested MAJOR LEAK OF GASES.. UNABLE TO CHECK (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush O/S rear forward most shock bush worn (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension pipe leaking air pipe leaking at O/S/R air bag (5.3.5 (c))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced AT FRONT OF REAR AXLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced AT EXHAUST SILENCER BRACKET (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced AT REAR OF AXLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR AIR BAG OUTRIGGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS AT AIR BAG (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ENGINE MOUNTING BRACE (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Upper Window not made of safety glass MIDDLE GLASS - NO B.S OR E MARKINGS (3.2 (d))1
Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension pipe leaking air leak to air bag |5.3.5 |c||1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light inop |4.2.1 |a||1
Braking system leaking compressor main feed pipe leaking on joint behind rear axle |1.1.3 |d||1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced air tank strap (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mud guard (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected all underneath the body (4.11 (a) (ii))1
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced air box (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam both (5.1.2 (d) (i))1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Axle king pin retaining device missing |2.5.A.3a|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Seat belt missing various seatbelts not accessible/working (7.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail air hose to chamber (1.1.12 (a))1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Brake valve inadequately mounted brake chamber bracket corroded and holed (1.1.7 (c))1
Offside Rear Brake valve damaged and function impaired brake chamber mounting bracket corroded and holed (1.1.3 (e))1
Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected air leak at rear (1.1.7 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail/outrigger (1.1.21 (e) (i))1
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose |5.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |1.1.3 |d||1
Nearside Rear Brake valve insecure |1.1.7 |c||1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail |offside| |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rails and outriggers |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Braking system leaking major air leak (1.1.3 (d))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced air bag mounting beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced air bag mounting beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shocker / air bag |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Entrance/exit door emergency control inoperative Door not able to open. (9.1.1 (c))1
Offside Rear Lower Floor excessively deteriorated floor rotten in front of rear axle. (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Floor excessively deteriorated also rotten around door (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))1
Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected showing cords (5.3.5 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))1
Nearside Front Lower Front position lamp|s| not working inop |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Halfshaft nut missing 4 nuts missing |4.2.B.3|1
Offside Rear Halfshaft stud missing 1 stud missing |4.2.B.3|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake chamber when park brake off |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))1
Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected air pipes corroded/leaking (5.3.5 (b) (ii))1
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside and offside inner and outer chassis rails corroded and incomplete in several areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Floor insecure floor below stairs weakened (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Registration plate issues1
Upper Passenger`s seat insecure Various top deck seat bases insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Interior panel holed. Sharp edge/finger trap |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Centre Rear Upper Entrance/exit door ???door open` warning device inoperative Top deck rear emergency window warning buzzer inop |6.2.C.3|1
Power steering component|s| leaking Excessive oil leak at power steering box |2.3.3b|1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Drag link end at steering box excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working PRS DONE |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Halfshaft nut missing Halfshaft bolt missing x1 |4.2.B.3|1
Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage interior fire extinguisher glass smashed |6.1.C.1|1
Horn not working done |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer not fitted to down pipe |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings air bag mount also air pipes rubbing of repair |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Corrosion O/S/F crossmember. |6.1.B.2|1
Central Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Crossmember behind front axle suspension beam corroded and what looks like fibre fill covering holes. |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear support for bumper corroded and insecure. |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking O/S/R rearmost air bag leaking. |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Fuel tank leaking N/S fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear brake binding1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F TRACK ROD END BOOT SPLIT |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking AIR LEAK FROM N/S/R FORWARD AIR BAG |2.4.D.2|1

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