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[tampon]

why do you need a new cat?  did it fail emissions?

Yes, they said both of these would sort it out.

Can you post the results of the emission test? Wouldn't trust the diagnosis of kwik-fit

The test said this
test one
engine speed 2500-3000 pass
co:       <=0.300 %    I got    0.433%   fail
Hc:       <=200ppm    I got    78pp,      pass
Lambda: 0.970-1.030 I got    1.033      fail

2nd
Co:        0.411% fail
Lambda: 1.035    fail

Also failed centre seat belt ( missing ), I think it is just under the seat, if not could I just unbolt the centre restraint completly and it then pass ? ie if it is nto there then they can;t test it ?

Nearside hub bearing assembly ( doesn't say what it failed on just that it did.)

Parking brake below requirement

Rear brake binding

So what the great minds here think.

Got a friend who works for Volvo, he is going to sort the stuff out with the brakes but he said that might be expensive and said it will be a pain in the arse ( thats what friends are for ) and get one of his pals to look at the emissions stuff. Any way I look at it he is going to only charge me a few beers for the work, any ideas on parts for those parts with the brake/hub bearings


I think maybe a new Lambda sensor ( would that change the co rating as well ? ) based on no experience what so ever, and any tips from you guys really.

Thanks to all the guys who shared info as to where to get cats, sensors etc really been useful.

[willyboy]

Didnt think they tested emissions on mine 99 2.0 cd as it was too old dunno about 2000 reg I maybe mistaken but pretty sure  but have many grey cells  so could well be wrong again

[Lazydocker]

Hmmm... Is there a leak in the exhaust anywhere?

Any leak in the exhaust can be known to cause issues with readings. Secondly, did you give it an Italian Tune Up on the way to the MOT?

Personally, if I were uncomfortable with checking it over myself, I'd find a small independent garage for a second opinion (without telling them about the KF MOT!)

Hub bearing assembly, I assume, means excessively worn wheel bearing.

Seatbelt - Yes, but not advised... It's bound to be there

As for the brakes... Bet it's not binding at all... Probably diff drag

Handbrake - Probably just needs adjusting up

Hope some of that helps

[tampon]

Hmmm... Is there a leak in the exhaust anywhere?

Any leak in the exhaust can be known to cause issues with readings. Secondly, did you give it an Italian Tune Up on the way to the MOT?

Personally, if I were uncomfortable with checking it over myself, I'd find a small independent garage for a second opinion (without telling them about the KF MOT!)

Hub bearing assembly, I assume, means excessively worn wheel bearing.

Seatbelt - Yes, but not advised... It's bound to be there

As for the brakes... Bet it's not binding at all... Probably diff drag

Handbrake - Probably just needs adjusting up

Hope some of that helps

Awesome thankyou for your advise, I will pass that on to my buddy.

Cheers

[Marks DTM Calib]

Does not sudgest the Lambda is at fault.....needs more diag

Is the car getting upto temp?

Running ok?

Genuine Cat or cheap aftermarket shite?

Any fault codes

[tampon]

Does not sudgest the Lambda is at fault.....needs more diag

Is the car getting upto temp?

Running ok?

Genuine Cat or cheap aftermarket shite?

Any fault codes

Gets up tp temp fine no problems

Runs absolutely fine

One thing is when it is started the exhaust has always sounded "throaty" for a minute and then when starts to get warm it is like something shuts and it is nice and quiet.

The Guy at kwikfit said that someone had bodged a weird cat on there, said it was square and almost looked like it was off a motorbike. So i would say aftermarket bodged on shite.