Daft mot advisory

MDS40 · Mar 4th, 2018, 10:21

My S40 passed the mot test yesterday and the tester commented that the car was in pristine condition for it's age. Nice comment but an advisory was issued
saying " vehicle underside wet at time of test "
Of course it was, we have had a week of snow here. Daft or what?

steviegall · Mar 4th, 2018, 10:45

totally a shot in the dark here as i havent actually owned a car yet and have no clue how the mot process works

is it possible he commented that incase you were trying to hide something by washing it away, like leaking fluids?

john.wigley · Mar 4th, 2018, 10:48

It does make one wonder what the rules are governing advisories - or are they purely down to the Tester's discretion?

Some can be helpful, but as you already knew that the underside was wet, I agree with you - what was the point of recording the fact?

Regards. John.

Harvey1512 · Mar 4th, 2018, 12:10

Presumably it gives them an out if a problem is found later on? When I returned my last lease car the person checking simply wrote rain/ wet on the form, he didn't bother looking it over. I asked why and he said the rain can hide dents, scratches, paint issues. I presume it is a light and refraction thing.

ITSv40 · Mar 4th, 2018, 12:25

Advisories are at the testers discretion as is the rest of the MOT - all down to his interpretation of the rules.

I took 'er indoors Mini Cooper for its test a few weeks ago and the three mile journey to the test station was in torrential rain. The tester put his cagoule on when he was underneath as there was so much water dripping off. No advisory, the only comment made was from me to him commenting on the fact it was not very nice working under a wet car.

The same chappie has been testing my cars for the last twenty years and I know he has a fetish about flexible brake hoses and ball joint rubber boots, so I always double check all of those before the test.

Dippydog · Mar 4th, 2018, 12:49

Basically he was covering his back[and who can blame him?]in case any fluid leaks are discovered in the near future which could have been present when the test was done and may have led to a failure as opposed to a pass.

The Thong · Mar 4th, 2018, 12:54

What utter tosh..... Take it back when it’s dry and ask him to change the advisory to Too Dry instead.

Mar 4th, 2018, 10:21	#1
MDS40 Senior Member Last Online: Today 08:53 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Berkshire	Daft mot advisory My S40 passed the mot test yesterday and the tester commented that the car was in pristine condition for it's age. Nice comment but an advisory was issued saying " vehicle underside wet at time of test " Of course it was, we have had a week of snow here. Daft or what? __________________ 2006 S40 2.4 SE Auto. Ruby Red. 83K Miles Some previous cars include: Jaguar x type: Mazda 6 : Mazda 626: Ford Sierra 2.0: Toyota Celica ST 1600 : Hillman Avenger: Triumph Spitfire: Oh and a Volvo 340 GL 1984 company car from new. Last edited by MDS40; Mar 4th, 2018 at 10:24.

Mar 4th, 2018, 10:48	#3
john.wigley VOC Member since 1986 Last Online: Today 14:24 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leicestershire	It does make one wonder what the rules are governing advisories - or are they purely down to the Tester's discretion? Some can be helpful, but as you already knew that the underside was wet, I agree with you - what was the point of recording the fact? Regards. John. __________________ Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana .....

Mar 4th, 2018, 12:10	#4
Harvey1512 Premier Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northumberland	Presumably it gives them an out if a problem is found later on? When I returned my last lease car the person checking simply wrote rain/ wet on the form, he didn't bother looking it over. I asked why and he said the rain can hide dents, scratches, paint issues. I presume it is a light and refraction thing. __________________ I used to have an S40, V60 and XC60 so I am allowed here, honest.

Mar 4th, 2018, 12:25	#5
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 11:30 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	Advisories are at the testers discretion as is the rest of the MOT - all down to his interpretation of the rules. I took 'er indoors Mini Cooper for its test a few weeks ago and the three mile journey to the test station was in torrential rain. The tester put his cagoule on when he was underneath as there was so much water dripping off. No advisory, the only comment made was from me to him commenting on the fact it was not very nice working under a wet car. The same chappie has been testing my cars for the last twenty years and I know he has a fetish about flexible brake hoses and ball joint rubber boots, so I always double check all of those before the test. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport Lux - Daily Driver. 178k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 67k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Mar 4th, 2018, 12:54	#7
The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:34 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	What utter tosh..... Take it back when it’s dry and ask him to change the advisory to Too Dry instead. __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

Mar 4th, 2018, 10:45	#2
steviegall New Member Last Online: Jan 17th, 2021 09:40 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: co.tyrone	totally a shot in the dark here as i havent actually owned a car yet and have no clue how the mot process works is it possible he commented that incase you were trying to hide something by washing it away, like leaking fluids?

Mar 4th, 2018, 12:49	#6
Dippydog Premier Member Last Online: Today 07:46 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: S****horpe	Basically he was covering his back[and who can blame him?]in case any fluid leaks are discovered in the near future which could have been present when the test was done and may have led to a failure as opposed to a pass.

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