MOT tester got it wrong? - Page 3

Tannaton · Mar 4th, 2019, 17:25

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Originally Posted by trumpetdropper

The BMW dealer also refused to release the car back to the sales garage until the work was corrected (on safety grounds) which cost over £2000 - whole ABS system overhaul.

Slightly off topic but the BMW dealer has no legal grounds to do this - the car is not their property.

MikeS100 · Mar 4th, 2019, 17:34

I must admit I did have a similar conversation with my wife, I wouldn't be devastated if Volvo confirm something substantial as it would have to be fixed at their cost and I would then have peace of mind that whatever it was shouldn't go again for a while.

I just need to convince them to let Volvo diagnose it. I think they will have to eventually, I don't see how they could possibly hope to fix the car and proceed with the sale otherwise. I'm in no hurry to get it so I might sit on the sales contract for a while and see what happens!

Billggski · Mar 4th, 2019, 18:46

There arenow five categories for an MOT test.
Pass, advisory, minor, major, and dangerous.
If the car is deemed dangerous it is illegal to drive it away, even if there is some time remaining on the certificate.

https://www.gov.uk/government/public...ect-categories

okedave · Mar 5th, 2019, 00:28

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Originally Posted by Tannaton

Slightly off topic but the BMW dealer has no legal grounds to do this - the car is not their property.

It was at that point in time, as only a deposit had been paid.

MikeS100 · Mar 5th, 2019, 14:08

Just had an update from the garage, they had it diagnosed (didn't ask how) and came back as a faulty steering angle sensor, which I believe is a common fault. They got a new sensor from Volvo and fitted it this morning and it's all good now.

So after a bit if a bumpy start I should be taking delivery on Friday afternoon!

Harley Dave · Mar 5th, 2019, 17:47

Thanks for the update Mike

Enjoy your Volvo

Cheers

Dave

Mar 4th, 2019, 17:34	#22
MikeS100 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2024 21:39 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sevenoaks	I must admit I did have a similar conversation with my wife, I wouldn't be devastated if Volvo confirm something substantial as it would have to be fixed at their cost and I would then have peace of mind that whatever it was shouldn't go again for a while. I just need to convince them to let Volvo diagnose it. I think they will have to eventually, I don't see how they could possibly hope to fix the car and proceed with the sale otherwise. I'm in no hurry to get it so I might sit on the sales contract for a while and see what happens! __________________ 1999 V70 TDi (auto) 2002 C70 T5 GT Convertible (manual) 2008 XC90 D5 Executive (auto)

Mar 5th, 2019, 14:08	#25
MikeS100 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2024 21:39 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sevenoaks	Just had an update from the garage, they had it diagnosed (didn't ask how) and came back as a faulty steering angle sensor, which I believe is a common fault. They got a new sensor from Volvo and fitted it this morning and it's all good now. So after a bit if a bumpy start I should be taking delivery on Friday afternoon! __________________ 1999 V70 TDi (auto) 2002 C70 T5 GT Convertible (manual) 2008 XC90 D5 Executive (auto)

Mar 4th, 2019, 18:46	#23
Billggski Senior Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2019 13:19 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Stone	There arenow five categories for an MOT test. Pass, advisory, minor, major, and dangerous. If the car is deemed dangerous it is illegal to drive it away, even if there is some time remaining on the certificate. https://www.gov.uk/government/public...ect-categories

Mar 5th, 2019, 17:47	#26
Harley Dave Volvo Driver Last Online: Today 13:29 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Basingstoke	Thanks for the update Mike Enjoy your Volvo Cheers Dave

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