Cv joint boot clip question

bobdabuilda · Jun 2nd, 2012, 13:14

Just been told by the MOT garage that you aren't allowed to use large plastic ties to secure the cv joint boots and that it has to be the metal clips. Is this true?

Clan · Jun 2nd, 2012, 13:18

There is nothing in the MOT Testers manual about this ,
But plastic ties do not have enough strength to seal a volvo plastic boot . Use the correct volvo parts ..

bobdabuilda · Jun 2nd, 2012, 19:12

Thanks Clan, it was a general question as the car I took in was an Audi A4. I was however surprised when they said this and very suspicious when they said the car would be an mot failure as a result, especially when the CV joint in question was only changed last week! Makes me think that these large network garages offering cheap 50% MOT's will make sure they get some extra work out of you by some dodgy dealings.....

Clan · Jun 2nd, 2012, 19:20

the rules changed this year to include boots on drive shafts and suspension ball joints , those plastic ties dont last long ..

Jun 2nd, 2012, 13:14	#1
bobdabuilda Premier Member Last Online: May 31st, 2022 11:32 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: south	Cv joint boot clip question Just been told by the MOT garage that you aren't allowed to use large plastic ties to secure the cv joint boots and that it has to be the metal clips. Is this true?

Jun 2nd, 2012, 13:18	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 11:07 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	There is nothing in the MOT Testers manual about this , But plastic ties do not have enough strength to seal a volvo plastic boot . Use the correct volvo parts .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Jun 2nd, 2012, 19:20	#4
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 11:07 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	the rules changed this year to include boots on drive shafts and suspension ball joints , those plastic ties dont last long .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Jun 2nd, 2012, 19:12	#3
bobdabuilda Premier Member Last Online: May 31st, 2022 11:32 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: south	Thanks Clan, it was a general question as the car I took in was an Audi A4. I was however surprised when they said this and very suspicious when they said the car would be an mot failure as a result, especially when the CV joint in question was only changed last week! Makes me think that these large network garages offering cheap 50% MOT's will make sure they get some extra work out of you by some dodgy dealings.....

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