I will add 2 points to the above info:
1) Wave soldering is not inherently bad. There are other variables involved. The main problem is using a single sided (copper only on one side) circuit board vs. 2 sided. The 2 sided boards have "plated through" holes. These "suck up" solder and make a better joint. Single sided boards just have solder on the one surface of the board. This especially a problem for any parts that get hot. Cracks develop for the same reason that cracks develop in asphalt. The solder heats up and expands, but when it cools it is not flexible. After many cycles a circular crack will develop around the pin. This is one reason why surface-mount is so much more reliable than through-hole technology.
2) I strongly disagree with the advice to not add more solder. Ideally you would remove the old solder and add new with flux (flux core solder). As a second best option I would add some flux core solder. Old solder does not solder well. It becomes oxidized.
Mike
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