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DE53 MRE

2012 Volvo C70

Bronze Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,151 mi
Last recorded80,151 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 MRE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 80,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 80,151 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 78,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 75,242 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 72,137 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 72,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2354018Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 67,931 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 63,562 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 63,562 miles

Offside Front Steering arm modification unsafe Track rod end loose, lock nut damaged and signs of excessive heat (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 59,688 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 54,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 54,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 48,034 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 40,413 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 40,413 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 33,106 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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DE53 MRE is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Bronze with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,836 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE53 MRE, 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 14 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE53 MRE registered?

DE53 MRE is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is DE53 MRE safe to buy?

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