Will car fail NCT with engine management light on?
Arriving to an NCT Centre with an illuminated warning light is a serious no no. A lit up airbag warning light spells immediate failure. If your Engine Management light is showing, your NCT inspector might not even conduct the test! Suspension issues are the cause of the majority of NCT fails.
Is EML an MOT failure?
Yes, your car will fail its MOT if your Engine Management Light remains on when the engine has been started. Under the new MOT rules, it is now classed as a major fault. There are many reasons why your EML might be on, some more straightforward than others.
Can you drive car with engine management light on?
Engine management light Yes – if it’s always lit and there’s no loss of power. You should get it checked as soon as possible. No – if it’s flashing while you’re driving. Avoid heavy acceleration and high engine speed.
Why is the Check Engine light on in my Volvo?
Has the check engine light turned on in your Volvo XC90, S60, V90, or V60 Cross Country? It can be alarming seeing an engine warning appear on your dashboard, especially if you’ve never seen it before. A wide array of issues can cause a check engine light to come on, some more serious than others.
Why is there a warning message on my Volvo V70?
Our V70 D5 06 plate at about 85k pestered us with this message. I say pestered as 3 Main Dealers failed to correct the problem. Diagnosis was a broken plastic component on the inlet manifold, “swirler arm activator” I seem to remember.
What should I do if my Volvo goes into limp mode?
Your help would be very much appreciated. Petreol, Diesel, Bi-fuel, what. If it goes back into limp mode do not push it as you can damage the CAT. Regards Peter Petreol, Diesel, Bi-fuel, what. If it goes back into limp mode do not push it as you can damage the CAT.
Do you need an engine warning light to pass Mot?
The answer to this is ‘no’ – the light itself isn’t but the issue that causes could prevent your car passing its MoT depending on what it is. Unlike many of a dashboard’s other warning lights, an engine warning light doesn’t alert you to a specific fault.