MOT failure · RFR #30891
A headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of LED or gas discharge systems (HID)
Total
293
Models
36
Models most at risk.
Ranked by rate, not raw volume. A Fiesta shows every failure a lot because there are a lot of Fiestas. Rate = share of that model's own MOTs.
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- 01 Volvo Xc60 Inscrp Pro T8rechrg Awd A 1.25%
- 02 Volvo Xc60 Rdesgn Pro T8 Rchrg Awd A 1.04%
- 03 Audi RS Q3 Tfsi Quattro S A 0.72%
- 04 Volvo Xc60 R Design B5 Mhev Awd Auto 0.70%
- 05 Aston Martin Rapide 0.65%
- 06 Volvo Xc60 Momentum B4 Mhev Awd Auto 0.56%
- 07 Audi A6 S Lne Blk ED 40 Tdi Quat SA 0.44%
- 08 Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto 0.39%
- 09 Volvo Xc60 R Design T6 Rcharg Awd A 0.36%
- 10 BMW M6 0.34%
- 11 Audi RS 4 Carbon Black Tfsi Quat A 0.33%
- 12 Volvo S60 R Design + T5 Auto 0.32%
- 13 Ford Kuga Titanium Ecoblue 0.31%
- 14 BMW 640 0.31%
- 15 Volvo Xc60 R Design B4 Mhev Awd Auto 0.26%
- 16 Audi E Tron S Line 50 Quattro 0.26%
- 17 Lexus RC 0.24%
- 18 Ford Kuga ST LN X First ED Phev Cvt 0.21%
- 19 Volvo Xc60 Momentum D4 Auto 0.21%
- 20 Audi A3 S Line ED 1 35 Tfsi Mhev SA 0.19%
- 21 Volvo Xc60 R Design B5 Mhev Auto 0.19%
- 22 Audi E Tron Technik 50 Quattro 0.19%
- 23 Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D Mhev A 0.18%
- 24 Jaguar I Pace Hse 0.16%
- 25 Volvo Xc60 Momentum B5 Mhev Auto 0.14%
- 26 Land Rover Defender First ED D Mhev Auto 0.14%
- 27 Subaru Forester I XE Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt 0.14%
- 28 Audi E Tron Black Edition 55 Quat 0.13%
- 29 Volvo Xc60 Inscrpt Exp T6rchrg Awd A 0.13%
- 30 Volvo Xc90 Rdesign Pro B5 Mhev Awd A 0.12%
Top 30 by rate. 6 more models also logged this defect.
Typical UK garage cost
£10–£80
for headlamp aim / lens restoration. Range covers regional rate spread + part-quality variance. Open the estimator →
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Frequently asked.
- Why does a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in… fail an MOT?
- A headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of LED or gas discharge systems (HID). Most commonly flagged on the Volvo Xc60 Inscrp Pro T8rechrg Awd A. UK MOT standards require this item to meet minimum safety thresholds — when it falls short, the tester logs it as a Major or Dangerous defect and the car fails outright.
- How much does it cost to fix a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in…?
- Typical UK garage cost for headlamp aim / lens restoration is £10–£80. The range reflects regional labour rate differences and part-quality choices. Main dealer rates are usually 30–50% higher.
- Can I fix a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in… myself?
- Many owners handle this with basic tools. The parts or products listed above are commonly used for this repair. Check your vehicle handbook and confirm the fix clears the defect before booking a retest.
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