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L23 GWP

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,745 mi
Last recorded80,745 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 GWP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 80,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

play in steering both sides

Pass 17 Aug 2022 80,136 miles

o/s/f drop link

play in both front wheels

Pass 12 Jul 2021 76,115 miles

o/s hand brake low effort

o/s/f tyre inner and outer edges bald

play o/s/f wheel

Pass 30 Jul 2018 72,226 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 65,734 miles

both front flexis perished

o/s/f tyre inner and outer edges

o/s/r coil spring not seated correctly

play o/s inner steering joint

Pass 26 Jul 2016 61,846 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 59,253 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 55,031 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 55,029 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2013 41,872 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 41,872 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

O/S/F tyre starting to bald on inner edge.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 38,724 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 36,638 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 31,621 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 30,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 25,345 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 25,345 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,196 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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L23 GWP is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 63,802 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L23 GWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L23 GWP registered?

L23 GWP is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is L23 GWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 GWP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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