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Volvo C70

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

L23 GWPMOT history

L23 GWP is a silver petrol Volvo C70 first used on 7 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 80,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2026
Mileage
80,745 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 GWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 GWP was last recorded at 80,745 miles on 21 Jul 2025, 609 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,136 miles · 17 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
609 miles
Average per year
3,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,745 miles
  • 2022 – 80,136 miles
  • 2021 – 76,115 miles
  • 2018 – 72,226 miles
  • 2017 – 65,734 miles
  • 2016 – 61,846 miles
  • 2015 – 59,253 miles
  • 2014 – 55,031 miles
  • 2013 – 41,872 miles
  • 2012 – 38,724 miles
  • 2011 – 36,638 miles
  • 2010 – 31,621 miles
  • 2009 – 25,345 miles
  • 2008 – 21,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,745 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering both sides

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,745 miles (+609)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    80,745 miles
    Test number
    644913922206
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering both sides

  2. Pass80,136 miles (+4,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    80,136 miles
    Test number
    292020268786
    • AdvisoryO/s/f drop link
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front wheels

  3. Pass76,115 miles (+3,889)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    76,115 miles
    Test number
    446403498509
    • AdvisoryO/s hand brake low effort
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre inner and outer edges bald
    • AdvisoryPlay o/s/f wheel

  4. Pass72,226 miles (+6,492)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,226 miles
    Test number
    674229701709
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass65,734 miles (+3,888)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    65,734 miles
    Test number
    215591063107
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexis perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryO/s/r coil spring not seated correctly
    • AdvisoryPlay o/s inner steering joint

  6. Pass61,846 miles (+2,593)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,846 miles
    Test number
    649756404889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,253 miles (+4,222)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,253 miles
    Test number
    109532105295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,031 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    55,031 miles
    Test number
    746976994124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail55,029 miles (+13,157)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,029 miles
    Test number
    216755494153
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass41,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,872 miles
    Test number
    477901213259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail41,872 miles (+3,148)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,872 miles
    Test number
    368131113418
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteO/S/F tyre starting to bald on inner edge.

  12. Pass38,724 miles (+2,086)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,724 miles
    Test number
    286783222277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,638 miles (+5,017)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    36,638 miles
    Test number
    217893041294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,621 miles (+1,554)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    31,621 miles
    Test number
    872931350231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,067 miles (+4,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,067 miles
    Test number
    752347940043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass25,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,345 miles
    Test number
    283178549074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail25,345 miles (+4,149)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,345 miles
    Test number
    340298749060
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  18. Pass21,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    21,196 miles
    Test number
    843223168078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 GWP

Does L23 GWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L23 GWP expired on 20 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L23 GWP?
The MOT on L23 GWP expired on 20 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L23 GWP done?
L23 GWP was recorded at 80,745 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2025, an average of 3,426 miles a year.
Has L23 GWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 GWP has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2014.
Has the mileage on L23 GWP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L23 GWP find?
L23 GWP passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; play in steering both sides.

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