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R28 DME

2007 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,369 mi
Last recorded63,369 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C7071,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 DME
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 63,369 miles

Limited reserve travel

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 58,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 58,680 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 57,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe nut corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Oct 2021 55,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe nut corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 6 Oct 2021 55,273 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe nut corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 14 Oct 2020 54,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 525,571 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 49,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 46,147 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 43,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs (3.5.1g)

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 15 Oct 2015 39,299 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 34,310 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 29,725 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 24,268 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 17,596 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 11,640 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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R28 DME is a 2007 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2007 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 71,734 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 R28 DME, 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 19 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R28 DME registered?

R28 DME is a 2007 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 October 2007.

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