We're updating the IVA inspection manual for passenger vehicles

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency sent this bulletin at 13-03-2023 03:58 PM GMT

From 20 March 2023, some changes will take effect in the inspection manual for passenger vehicles (M1 category).

What are the changes?

Changes have been made to the following sections:

Non-European and other acceptable standards
Fuel tanks (section 03A)
Interior fittings (section 12)
Exterior projections (section 16)
Speedometer and reverse gear (section 17)
Installation of lights (section 20)
End-outline, position (side), stop, side marker and daytime running lamps (section 22)
Headlamps (section 25)
Wash wipe (section 35)
Masses and dimensions (section 44)
Tyres (section 46)
Electrical safety (section 69)

Some of the updates have been made as a result of changes in legislation.

These changes are explained in the ’release notes’ at the beginning of the manual (pages 3-4) and in the ‘Record of revision’ page for each section.

We’re giving you advance notice so you can assess what may be required for vehicles you intend to submit for IVA from 20 March 2023.

We have highlighted a few of the key updates below:

Non-European and other acceptable standards – acceptance of Japanese standard for hydrogen and addition of section 25 headlamps (in respect of LED & HID Lumens) to the M1 comparable standards table.
Fuel tanks – in addition to hydrogen fuel tanks, documentary evidence will also be required for the hydrogen fuel system.
Speedometer and reverse gear – the permitted speed tolerance has been aligned with UNECE Regulation 39.01.