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Details
This manual is for everyone who takes part in PSV examinations and maintenance and explains:
acceptable reasons for failure
application of specific relevant requirements
procedures and standards used during testing
You cannot buy printed copies of the manual from DVSA, but youre allowed to print your own copies.
Added the PSV inspection manual (from 1 April 2023). Full details are set out in the change table in the document.
Added Public service vehicle (PSV) inspection manual (from 1 May 2022)
Updated to latest version of PSV inspection manual. Changes include:- updates to section 26 'Speedometer/Tachograph'- updates to section 33 'Speed Limiter'Full details of changes can be found in the revision record in the PSV inspection manual.
Added the PSV inspection manual (from 1 February 2021) and PSV inspection manual: changes from 1 February 2021
Updated the PSV inspection manual with the latest version. Full details are set out in the change table in the document.
Updated with the latest version of the manual.
Added the version of the PSV inspection manual that will apply from 13 September 2018. Full details are set out in the change table in the document.
