ACC UK Ltd, Winners of The Independent Garage of the Year 2015,
Servicing, Repair & MOT Specialists based in the heart of Farnborough, Hampshire like to give you hints and tips on maintaining your Volvo or Toyota
to help reduce breakdowns and expensive car repair bills.
The blog this week is based around the top 5 simple things that will mean your Volvo or Toyota will fail its MOT. You may think ‘Why do they matter?’ or
“It does not affect the car” However rules are rules and they need to be adhered to. So before you book your Volvo or Toyota in for its MOT check over
your car yourself to help reduce the probability of it failing on a simple item! On average nearly 2 in 5 cars will fail the MOT the first time, often
through minor issues that the car owner could action before taking the car for the MOT Test. This will save you time and possibly money in the long
run if you give your Volvo or Toyota the once over first.
Top Tip: Be wary of places that offer very cheap MOT’s. An MOT should take approximately an hour to complete. VOSA has set the maximum charge at £54.85.
Good independent garages will include wiper blade changes (labour cost not parts) etc FOC in this fee but garages that charge cheap prices will charge
for every minute they spend doing minor things to recoup their costs/overheads so beware of enticing cheap MOT’s!
According to research carried out by WhatCar? Magazine in 2014 the top five simple reasons a car failed its MOT were:
- Screen wash not topped up. This basic task takes minutes to do so check before you take your Volvo or Toyota for its MOT
- The car was dirty or full of clutter. Clean the windows and de clutter the interior and boot.
- A registration plate problem. This is normally when incorrect type face and/or spacing is being used – especially for personalised
plates! Also if the numberplate is dirty or in fact missing your Volvo or Toyota will fail. - Stickers on the windscreen blocking the driver’s view. These need to be outside of the wiper blade sweep area.
- Lit-up warning light on the dashboard. Any warning lights on the dashboard will result in a fail – ensure that you action any warning
lights prior to taking your Volvo or Toyota for its MOT.
Here at ACC UK Ltd, Winners of The Motor Trader Independent Garage of The
Year 2015 we pride ourselves on offering an outstanding customer experience for a fraction of the cost of a dealership. Give us a call and let us quote
you for your next service or repair on your Volvo or Toyota. We service all areas around Farnborough, Fleet, Aldershot, Farnham, Guildford, Frimley,
Camberley, Hook, Sandhurst, Crowthorne, Yateley, Hampshire and Surrey. We offer free collection and drop off services. We also have a fleet of courtesy
cars to allow you to get on with your schedule whilst your Volvo or Toyota is with us. Happy Motoring from all at ACC UK Ltd – Independent Volvo &
Toyota servicing, repair and MOT specialists based in the heart of Farnborough, Hampshire.
