That time of year for the MOT

mannyo1221 · Feb 19th, 2018, 07:33

This week my S60 is going in for the MOT, its second in my ownership.

I've replaced some parts that were advisories last year, as far as I can tell nothing major is going to fail.

However I had the NSF lower suspension arm replaced last week as it had started making knocking sounds. I mentioned when picking the car up they were both advisories on the last MOT, the mechanic said the OSF is not much better than the other old one. The car drives fine, does not pull and no longer knocks on rough roads.

My only niggle now are those stupidly difficult to get at front indicator bulbs, they are not as amber as they once were. I have new bulbs, but can I reach in to get at the bulb holders, nope, it's so tight in there. So she is going in with the same bulbs, and the garage can have all the fun of changing those.

jgjones095 · Feb 19th, 2018, 21:57

Mines due too...... wondering how much more it will cost me. Lol

js7799 · Feb 20th, 2018, 12:08

I had mine done yesterday, 214K and no advisories! Although it was amusing watching the MOT screen state that my mileage had increased significantly since the last inspection.

mannyo1221 · Feb 21st, 2018, 17:12

And the old girl passed. 183K miles and two advisories.

First one, sill covers fitted
Second one, front indicator bulbs discoloured.

So she now has MOT until 1st March 2019.

JGTTDI · Feb 21st, 2018, 17:43

Always a nice feeling knowing a fresh mot is on. Glad it passed.

swil00 · Feb 21st, 2018, 18:17

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Originally Posted by mannyo1221

And the old girl passed. 183K miles and two advisories.

First one, sill covers fitted
Second one, front indicator bulbs discoloured.

So she now has MOT until 1st March 2019.

I took my airbox out to do my N/S indicator and the washer filler neck out to get to the O/S bulb.

Made access much easier.

2002 D5.

Feb 19th, 2018, 07:33	#1
mannyo1221 Member Last Online: Today 15:44 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Blandford	That time of year for the MOT This week my S60 is going in for the MOT, its second in my ownership. I've replaced some parts that were advisories last year, as far as I can tell nothing major is going to fail. However I had the NSF lower suspension arm replaced last week as it had started making knocking sounds. I mentioned when picking the car up they were both advisories on the last MOT, the mechanic said the OSF is not much better than the other old one. The car drives fine, does not pull and no longer knocks on rough roads. My only niggle now are those stupidly difficult to get at front indicator bulbs, they are not as amber as they once were. I have new bulbs, but can I reach in to get at the bulb holders, nope, it's so tight in there. So she is going in with the same bulbs, and the garage can have all the fun of changing those. __________________ Now 2017 Volvo V90 D4, Grey, one owner 56K miles Was 2003 Volvo S60 D5, Blue, one owner, 199K miles.

Feb 19th, 2018, 21:57	#2
jgjones095 Master Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2024 22:04 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: South wales	Mines due too...... wondering how much more it will cost me. Lol __________________ Who said Volvos were build to last? 2.4t V70XC Auto 2001 165k D5 185 XC70 M66 2006 202k

Feb 20th, 2018, 12:08	#3
js7799 250K and Counting Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2021 17:52 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Peterborough	I had mine done yesterday, 214K and no advisories! Although it was amusing watching the MOT screen state that my mileage had increased significantly since the last inspection. __________________ Jeremy Yank stuck in Peterborough 1999 Volvo V70 (scrapped at 360K miles) 2002 Volvo V70 2009 Volvo V70 SE 2.0

Feb 21st, 2018, 17:12	#4
mannyo1221 Member Last Online: Today 15:44 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Blandford	And the old girl passed. 183K miles and two advisories. First one, sill covers fitted Second one, front indicator bulbs discoloured. So she now has MOT until 1st March 2019. __________________ Now 2017 Volvo V90 D4, Grey, one owner 56K miles Was 2003 Volvo S60 D5, Blue, one owner, 199K miles.

Feb 21st, 2018, 17:43	#5
JGTTDI Member Last Online: Jun 9th, 2023 09:08 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Durham	Always a nice feeling knowing a fresh mot is on. Glad it passed.

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