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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLVO VOLVOs year 1971

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mot history
Pass percent:58.23%
(The average a petrol VOLVO VOLVO year 1971 passes without issue)
Based on:419 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment31
Registration plate lamp issues26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively22
Brake pipe excessively corroded20
Horn not working |1.6.2a|18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|14
Brake hose excessively deteriorated13
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|12
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|11
Rear brake binding11
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|8
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Registration plate issues8
Brakes imbalanced across an axle7
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Battery insecure |1.9.1|5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Rear brake application uneven3
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Front brake application uneven2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|2
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move2
Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing |2.4.G.1|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Fuel pipe union leaking |7.2.3|1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel badly damaged |4.2.A.1a|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Outer Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Headlamp missing |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Brake hose damaged1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Upper Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Sub-frame insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel |3.1.6c|1
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pedal actuating linkage has excessive wear in the eye of the clevis joint |3.3.A.1g|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Front Windscreen wiper control missing |8.2.1a|1
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed and corroded with in 30cm of handbrake mount area |3.1.9|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
An item not tested |Manual|1

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