Volvo XC70 4wd 2011 with EPB

Did you turn the engine off ?

Not specifically your Volvo model but I've come across a few vehicles whether auto's or manuals where I've turned off the ignition and then switched it back on when the engine stops. Up to now I've always managed to roller test most vehicles even 4 x 4's except the odd one or two. Watch out for "Limited Slip Differentials". You can't test those in the RBT using singler wheel operation. I've also learned not be believe much about VSI over the years. There is more to testing than sitting in a chair and copying/pasting other peoples written statements. For one, the readers don't actually understand the written words until they have tested them in the test bay. DVSA don't do that! Take a look at the VSI for hybrids, they print that to every vehicle that is not a hybrid! VSI is a shambles. 

You were at the same council meeting as me when VSI was discussed and AE's told DVSA at the time you are the government so tell the manufacturer to provide the information. What came back was something along the lines of; legislation does not force the manufacturer to provide any information, where a fee is payable for the said data to be provided. This limited information you refer to is not from the manufacturer but from VI/VOSA old records from COMP 1 being slightly edited to try and account for all types of vehicles presented to the test stations, which is why its so easy to pick holes in it and see through the badly provided incorrect data. You can defend their actions until you are blue in the face David , but the truth has always been the same. Make it look good as though we are being seen to communicate and work with the trade, but then do our own thing and disregard anything the trade point out. Them and us David always has been. 

Now go and ask your mates to give us a Test Fee Increase then I can have a wage pay rise I've not had in over sixteen years. And yes I've had a pay cut. If their survay goes against them they will still get their pay rise. What about us David , believe in them all you wish, that is your choice. 

Danny Charles, Posted on:9 November 2016 - Categories:MOT testing service

DVSA said...


Making this information available is something we’re looking into as a matter of priority - so watch this space.

Nobody in the scheme has bothered since 2016! I think most of us understand DVSA much better than you David