MOT Failed

philrocks · Nov 14th, 2017, 17:49

Hey guys,

So my car failed its MOT on a few points. Im going to fix a few of the issues just need a bit of advice.

1. Battery leaking electrolyte
2. Anti Roll bar has excessive play in ball join n/s rear
3. Coil Spring broken O/S Front (explains why it looks slammed)
4. Rear brake binding n/s
5. Parking break efficiency below req

1. So, I will get a new battery and replace it, not sure what battery I should get, does it make much difference?

2. No idea, thinking I will leave this for the Mech.

3. Been thinking of replacing springs/shocks for a while, so might just do this. Would it matter if I only replaced one with a lowered spring, till i get time to do the others?

4. Not sure about this one.

5. This is something I have been putting off for a while, maybe now I will fix it.

Any advice on the above jobs would be great, cheers

Phil

iainmd · Nov 14th, 2017, 18:10

4 & 5 might be linked. I suspect your handbrake cables are corroded within the sheaths.

Rooster · Nov 14th, 2017, 22:59

The brake caliper rubber sliders hold water and the alloy caliper corrode behind the rubber,

They need new rubber inserts and the corrosion cleaning up

Baxlin · Nov 15th, 2017, 08:53

Er, thanks for posting this, Phil, I have just taken my Passion Red C70 to be MoT'd, hope I have a better result...........

philrocks · Nov 15th, 2017, 16:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baxlin

Er, thanks for posting this, Phil, I have just taken my Passion Red C70 to be MoT'd, hope I have a better result...........

Hope you fair better than I did

Baxlin · Nov 15th, 2017, 16:38

Thanks, Phil, I did, thankfully, a pass with no advisories. It's a relief, based on the amount I've spent on it recently!!

Nov 14th, 2017, 17:49	#1
philrocks Senior Member Last Online: Jun 6th, 2023 19:07 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Torquay	MOT Failed Hey guys, So my car failed its MOT on a few points. Im going to fix a few of the issues just need a bit of advice. 1. Battery leaking electrolyte 2. Anti Roll bar has excessive play in ball join n/s rear 3. Coil Spring broken O/S Front (explains why it looks slammed) 4. Rear brake binding n/s 5. Parking break efficiency below req 1. So, I will get a new battery and replace it, not sure what battery I should get, does it make much difference? 2. No idea, thinking I will leave this for the Mech. 3. Been thinking of replacing springs/shocks for a while, so might just do this. Would it matter if I only replaced one with a lowered spring, till i get time to do the others? 4. Not sure about this one. 5. This is something I have been putting off for a while, maybe now I will fix it. Any advice on the above jobs would be great, cheers Phil __________________ Volvo c70 T5 Se Lux Stage 1 280bhp 335ft/lb Torque Previous Volvos: Volvo S40 1.9d

Nov 14th, 2017, 18:10	#2
iainmd Member Last Online: Yesterday 15:35 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	4 & 5 might be linked. I suspect your handbrake cables are corroded within the sheaths. __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE

Nov 14th, 2017, 22:59	#3
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	The brake caliper rubber sliders hold water and the alloy caliper corrode behind the rubber, They need new rubber inserts and the corrosion cleaning up __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

Nov 15th, 2017, 08:53	#4
Baxlin Old Rocker Last Online: Yesterday 22:26 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Tring	Er, thanks for posting this, Phil, I have just taken my Passion Red C70 to be MoT'd, hope I have a better result........... __________________ Just my opinion, please don't shoot me if it doesn't match yours! 2011 C70 D3 (now sold)and JZR 3 wheeler

Nov 15th, 2017, 16:38	#6
Baxlin Old Rocker Last Online: Yesterday 22:26 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Tring	Thanks, Phil, I did, thankfully, a pass with no advisories. It's a relief, based on the amount I've spent on it recently!! __________________ Just my opinion, please don't shoot me if it doesn't match yours! 2011 C70 D3 (now sold)and JZR 3 wheeler

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