MOT failed on emissions

My Peugeot 306 Meridian just failed its MOT based on its high emissions despite having a new catalytic converter and lambda sensor. Any ideas what it could be? I really dont want to pay even more money...

Why is my Jaguar XF more expensive to tax than my S-Type, despite producing less CO2 emissions?

I am trying to obtain an explanation for the following. I recently sold my S-Type Jaguar, which was listed as having a CO2 emission of CO2 g/km of 274 and paid £245 for the tax renewal in 09/2010. I then...

Why is London imposing lower speed limits and installing speed humps when they contribute to pollution?

There has been a lot in the news recently about pollution, with London's air quality being forefront. Boris Johnson launched a discounted van deal to promote the Low Emission Zone requirement on ordinary...

VW Golf Mk3 failed MOT on emissions

Any suggestions as to why my VW GOLF MK3 has failed its MOT on emissions? It had new plug and air/fuel/oil filters 11 months ago. It has only done 77,000 miles. The reasons for failure are: Exhaust...

Volvo V50 DRIVe and congestion charge

Volvo are heavily advertising their V50 DRIVe model as congestion charge exempt claiming figures of 99g/km CO2 and that it meets Euro 5 standard. However, search the database TfL uses (vcacarfueldata.org.uk)...

Is the new Hyundai i10 in VED band C or E?

I recently read your road test for the new i10. In your report you state that the auto is in VED band C £90pa. Today I placed an order for the Auto but the dealer says that it is in VED Band E and £110...

Why did a Volvo salesman say that a software upgrade would reduce DPF problems with the V50 R-Design?

I have been approached by a local Volvo dealer who is aware that I am in the market for a new car and of my concerns regarding the DPF. They have a special offer at present: V50 R-Design D2 (1.6) with...

My emmissions light is on

A couple days ago my EPC lights came on. After I stop it disappears. Today the emmissions light went on. The car is a VW Golf 1.6 from 2001. I have Diagnostic test running and it came up with the following: Fault...

Emissions test failure at MoT

My VW Polo 1.4 N-reg has just failed its MOT on emissions test. How can I get it to comply?

Diesel emissions

I am a mobility customer and I have ordered a Renault Grand Scenic dCi. It was supposed to be ready by the end of January, but now I am being told it will not be ready till at least another 4 weeks because...