Frayed Drivers seat belt. Bad enough for MOT failure?

gatos · Jul 29th, 2011, 17:04

As per title, is this fraying bad enough for an MOT failure? If yes then I am going to replace the belt only and replace it with a newer one I have from my spares car and make a guide about it.

All opinions welcome

andy_d · Jul 29th, 2011, 18:51

pass on the mot mans view

id try it after running a lighter over the "fuzz" , just enough to get it to disapear ,not melt the belt tho.

gatos · Jul 29th, 2011, 18:56

I don't care about repair as I have a 2008 belt from my scrap car that I have ready to use. I was just wondering if it is bad enough for me to replace it. I also took a rear seat seatbelt apart to see if it is the same and they are identical, except that the rear one is about 37cm longer than the front one.

stephend · Jul 29th, 2011, 20:16

Mine's probably about the same as yours. It passed the last MoT, but the tester did mention it, and suggested the lighter trick, same as andy_d.

gmain1967 · Jul 29th, 2011, 20:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy_d

pass on the mot mans view

id try it after running a lighter over the "fuzz" , just enough to get it to disapear ,not melt the belt tho.

Yep, should do the trick. TBH, it's a bit of a joke when there's still 90% plus of the webbing intact, will it actually matter? Probably more of a concern in the US, where it might have to stop a 25 stone yank....!

kebab10 · Jul 29th, 2011, 20:29

Damn too late to suggest the lighter trick. Do you really need to change it

gatos · Jul 29th, 2011, 21:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by kebab10

Damn too late to suggest the lighter trick. Do you really need to change it

Well, I have two spare ones from drivers and passengers seats so I can use one of them. That is all really. I did try the lighter a bit and it helped so that is a good point for everyone to know.

EcoTrans · Aug 1st, 2011, 21:37

I think I am correct when I say the pass/fail criteria on seat belts for the MoT test (class IV) recently got slightly re-worded in favour of the vehicle presenter. Unless I am mistaken 'reasons for rejection' (fail) include:-
A seat belt; a. with a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing b. damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt or which has significantly weakened the webbing c. stitching badly frayed, not secure or incomplete d. which has obviously been repaired.
...amongst other things. So a degree of the testers discretion comes into play. Maybe if you dropped in to your test station and asked for quick opinion in advance of the test but make sure you are talking to a Nominated Tester, preferably the one that might do the test as there can be differing interpretations and judgments.

SandyJ · Apr 21st, 2017, 08:42

Hi
Replacement drivers seat belt for 2003 S40 wanted please
Any advice on best place to find one and what I'm likely to pay?
Thanks

druid · Apr 21st, 2017, 17:35

Or run a flame near it and make the edges nice again!

Jul 29th, 2011, 18:51	#2
andy_d Premier Member Last Online: May 22nd, 2024 12:36 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: birmingham	pass on the mot mans view id try it after running a lighter over the "fuzz" , just enough to get it to disapear ,not melt the belt tho. __________________ 940s - 2l / 92 < gone&missed s401.8 xs auto <gone >V50 2.4SE Geartronic aka "the new money pit" "skyship007 has now been successfully added to your ignore list. "."

Jul 29th, 2011, 18:56	#3
gatos Premier Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2022 21:34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London / Essex	I don't care about repair as I have a 2008 belt from my scrap car that I have ready to use. I was just wondering if it is bad enough for me to replace it. I also took a rear seat seatbelt apart to see if it is the same and they are identical, except that the rear one is about 37cm longer than the front one. __________________ Current car: 2002 S40 1.9D, 1992 240SE Nullius in Verba

Apr 21st, 2017, 08:42	#9
SandyJ New Member Last Online: Aug 15th, 2017 09:23 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Chesterfield	Frayed seat belt Hi Replacement drivers seat belt for 2003 S40 wanted please Any advice on best place to find one and what I'm likely to pay? Thanks

Apr 21st, 2017, 17:35	#10
druid V40 Owner Last Online: Dec 13th, 2020 01:28 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tonyrefail, Souh Wales. View Photos By: druid	Or run a flame near it and make the edges nice again! __________________ *An MS Warior living one day at a time* "Neville" 207,000 so far. Water use 0 - oil negligible....

Jul 29th, 2011, 20:16	#4
stephend Premier Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2023 21:20 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: S. Wales View Photos By: stephend	Mine's probably about the same as yours. It passed the last MoT, but the tester did mention it, and suggested the lighter trick, same as andy_d.

Jul 29th, 2011, 20:29	#6
kebab10 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 24th, 2015 16:09 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: oxford	Damn too late to suggest the lighter trick. Do you really need to change it

Aug 1st, 2011, 21:37	#8
EcoTrans New Member Last Online: Jul 16th, 2012 20:45 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Leicester	I think I am correct when I say the pass/fail criteria on seat belts for the MoT test (class IV) recently got slightly re-worded in favour of the vehicle presenter. Unless I am mistaken 'reasons for rejection' (fail) include:- A seat belt; a. with a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing b. damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt or which has significantly weakened the webbing c. stitching badly frayed, not secure or incomplete d. which has obviously been repaired. ...amongst other things. So a degree of the testers discretion comes into play. Maybe if you dropped in to your test station and asked for quick opinion in advance of the test but make sure you are talking to a Nominated Tester, preferably the one that might do the test as there can be differing interpretations and judgments.

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