Volvo Trucks has respectfully reminded customers and body-builders that, from the deadline of 23.59hrs on 28th October 2014, all vehicles registered must have a complete or completed European Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA).
So, from October 29th onwards, it will not be possible to register incomplete vehicles (i.e. rigids without bodywork or tractors without a fifth wheel). Delaying the obtaining of relevant approvals and conformity documents will affect the registration, the delivery date and potentially customers’ transport operations.
Dealers, bodybuilders and customers are reminded that, if they want to register any vehicles that are being worked on, prior to the deadline, they should ideally take action now, as there will almost certainly be a last minute rush to register.
Here a brief summary of some of the key points which operators need to take into account regarding ECWVTA:
If a fifth-wheel is to be fitted to a tractor unit after the truck is built, the installer must have the relevant approvals to fit one. This then becomes a multi-stage build in the same way as a rigid with a body.
· EC approval only covers trucks up to 4.0m high. Any vehicle exceeding 4.0m, even on airflow, requires a National Small Series Type Approval (NSSTA).
As from October 29th, rigid trucks can be no longer registered as INCOMPLETE. The approval has to be COMPLETED by the body-builder or body-builders in the case of a multi-stage build.
COMPLETED approval is for a specific body on a specific make and type of chassis.
For low volume build, the more onerous route to approval is an Individual Vehicle Inspection (IVA). This involves an inspection of the completed vehicle by DVSA prior to registration, so needs to be planned into the process. Each truck has a separate application form and requires a separate inspection, but customers should note that the number of DVSA test facilities is very limited.
The truck needs to be complete for test including the body and conspicuity markings. There is an inspection fee of £ 240.
After 29th October, ECWVTA-registration will not be possible for any vehicles over 4 metres in height. These vehicles will only be able to achieve conformity via the route of National Approval, NSSTA or IVA.
All tippers will also be required to be fitted with Rear Under-Run Protection (RUP), unless that is incompatible with the application, such as tipping into paving machines.
It will no longer be permissible to fit equipment such as light protection guards and light bars that are not covered by ECWVTA approvals, before the vehicle has been registered.
It is important on key items like side-guards, that both Volvo and the body-builder understand who is fitting the relevant approved item.
The good news is that, with the exception of minor changes from non-approved to ECWVTA approved components, such as side guards, most body types, including box vans, platform bodies, tankers and refuse vehicles will remain unchanged from today.
However, certain exemptions no longer apply, namely side-guards, under-run and spray suppression on certain body types, such as tippers, mixers and hook-lifts. Fortunately, Volvo Trucks offer factory fitment of side guards, which means that they are then included in the manufacturer’s ECWVTA certificate of conformity.
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