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C15 GPW

1989 Volvo Unknown

Yellow Diesel 11000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

345,082 mi
Last recorded345,082 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 GPW
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine11,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 345,082 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION BUT NOT STRUCTURAL

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 343,092 miles

All anti roll bar and shocker bushes perished but no play

Both king pins slight play in lower bush but no lift

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 May 2025 343,092 miles

All anti roll bar and shocker bushes perished but no play

Both king pins slight play in lower bush but no lift

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 13 May 2025 343,092 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam king pin has excessive play (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets not supplying water (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing panel loose but secure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting on outer part but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting on outer part but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front axle king pin has play

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting on outer part but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting on outer part but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened bush splitting on outer part but no play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting on outer part but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind o/s/r wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from oil tank n/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 343,092 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorating but not affecting steering (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear anti roll bar bushes deteriorating but not affecting steering (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 343,082 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine leaking in multiple places leaving small pools of oil on the floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose 1 clamp corroded and loose but exhaust is secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorating but not affecting steering (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear anti roll bar bushes deteriorating but not affecting steering (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2023 343,082 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess suspension airbag perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 343,082 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess suspension airbag perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 343,082 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper top windscreen badly cracked but covered by a sticker

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

How Reliable is the Volvo Unknown?

Based on 9,254 MOT tests across 5,761 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
6,095
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
5,761
On UK Roads
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C15 GPW is a 1989 Volvo Unknown in Yellow with a 11,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

The Volvo Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 37 years old, this Volvo Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C15 GPW is a 1989 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 23 March 1989.

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