Volvo C70 Recall R/2007/005: Weight Information Label Has Been Supplied With Incorrect Information, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 22 Jan 2007
- Launched
- 181
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2007/005
- DVSA reference
Volvo recalled C70 vehicles. The wrong information has been given on the product label in respect of the maximum permitted front axle weight. The dealer will replace the label (which is a legal requirement). You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The wrong information has been given on the product label in respect of the maximum permitted front axle weight.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WEIGHT INFORMATION LABEL HAS BEEN SUPPLIED WITH INCORRECT INFORMATION Defect: On subject vehicles it has been identified that the wrong information has been given on the product label in respect of the maximum permitted front axle weight. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the label (which is a legal requirement) replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: weight information label has been supplied with incorrect information.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the label (which is a legal requirement).
Are You Affected?
C70 may be included. Volvo estimates 181 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volvo, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volvo.
- Book with any franchised Volvo dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2007/005. See how to get a Volvo recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| C30, C70, S40, V50Fluid may leak into wiring harness which may cause fire | Urgent | R/2011/163 | |
| C30, C70, S40, V50Clutch pedal mechanism may fail | Stop driving | R/2011/127 | |
| C30, C70, S40, S80 and 5 moreGearbox may jam | Low | R/2010/071 | |
| C30, C70, S40, S80 and 4 moreEngine speed may not decrease | Low | R/2010/051 | |
| C30, C70, S40, V50 and 1 moreGearbox may not engage or shift gears as intended | Low | R/2009/155 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2007/006 on 14 Dec 2006, for engine may fail. The one launched after it was R/2007/031 on 13 Feb 2007, for engine malfunction light may illuminate. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/005, launched 22 January 2007. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.