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Seat belt fraying, failed NCT!

  • 21-08-2017 2:14pm
    #1
    Frisbee 66
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭


    Hi I have a 2007 volvo xc90 to which I had to spend €600 last year to replace dog-chewed seat belts. This year although she has stopped chewing them, she must have had a couple of last chews on the new ones as two of them are very mildly frayed. I have just failed my NCT due to the two frayed seatbelts, its so annoying as it really is minimal and they could on no account be deemed unsafe as it does not alter their efficiency.

    I really do not want to have to replace them again its so expensive. Can anyone advise me if I can possibly just cover them with volvo covers or equivalent or tape them or anything at all? I did look on E-bay with a view to replacing them completely but I have no idea how to fit them and I couldn't be sure of getting the correct parts!


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  • #2
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,917 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    Frisbee 66 wrote: »
    it really is minimal and they could on no account be deemed unsafe as it does not alter their efficiency.

    That's debatable.

    And that's why it failed really, they can't approve something that's integrity is in doubt.

    Looking for a set of good second hand seat belts is possibly your best option.


  • #3
    Frisbee 66
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭Frisbee 66


    ok thanks very much I thought that might be my only option really!


  • #4
    clonagam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55 ✭✭clonagam


    What is the attraction of seat belts for dogs?
    I've experienced similar problems with a Honda HRV. In my case, I sourced (with some difficulty) replacement belts from the dismantlers. One tip is to protect the replaced belts with a wire mesh cover to prevent any recurrence.
    I would advise getting a mechanic to fit the replacement belts. They are tricky with sensors that trip and recoil the belt making it almost impossible to fit if this happens.


  • #5
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,545 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Get second hand ones from a breakers that aren't frayed.


  • #6
    Cerebrum
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 69 ✭✭Cerebrum


    Depending on how badly frayed they are, you may be able to trim off the bulk of the longer loose ends and seal the edges using a cigarette lighter flame/candle.


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  • #7
    Frisbee 66
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭Frisbee 66


    Thanks it might be worth trying to trim and re-seal the ends I will see if I can!


  • #8
    spiggotpaddy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 843 ✭✭✭spiggotpaddy


    Frisbee 66 wrote: »
    Thanks it might be worth trying to trim and re-seal the ends I will see if I can!

    I'm a frayed knot.


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