The road tax status for LC51 BSO is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for LC51 BSO?

The MOT for LC51 BSO is valid and due for renewal on or before 9 July 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of LC51 BSO?

The recorded mileage for LC51 BSO is 203,709 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is LC51 BSO ULEZ compliant?

No, LC51 BSO does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2001 Volvo C70 2.0L Petrol · LC51 BSO

LC51 BSO

2001 Volvo C70 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 203,709 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2026.

Make & Model: VOLVO C70
Year / Origin: 2001 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 09 Jul 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 203,709 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2001

Engine

1984cc

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LC51 BSO Key Findings

28 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2025
203,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
9 historical MOT failures
12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (36 mentions)

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LC51 BSO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Nov 2026, 07:39

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28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volvo C70 (LC51 BSO) between October 2006 and July 2025.

The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 03 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (36 issues), Tyres (28 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Steering (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 84 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.

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LC51 BSO Mileage History

06/10/200664,491 mi
09/10/200664,512 mi+21 mi
19/09/200768,485 mi+3,973 mi
25/09/200768,512 mi+27 mi
30/08/200871,842 mi+3,330 mi
30/08/200871,842 mi
11/09/200976,524 mi+4,682 mi
11/09/200976,524 mi
28/09/201081,095 mi+4,571 mi
28/09/201188,370 mi+7,275 mi
01/10/201295,599 mi+7,229 mi
02/10/201295,599 mi
17/10/2013101,714 mi+6,115 mi
24/10/2014106,822 mi+5,108 mi
04/03/2016110,551 mi+3,729 mi
22/02/2017114,219 mi+3,668 mi
23/02/2017114,219 mi
05/03/2018125,661 mi+11,442 mi
01/07/2019140,233 mi+14,572 mi
08/07/2020150,010 mi+9,777 mi
06/07/2021157,760 mi+7,750 mi
05/07/2022169,275 mi+11,515 mi
05/07/2022169,275 mi
04/07/2023181,557 mi+12,282 mi
05/07/2023181,559 mi+2 mi
03/07/2024192,538 mi+10,979 mi
11/07/2024192,542 mi+4 mi
03/07/2025203,709 mi+11,167 mi

Average of roughly 7,429 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.

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/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)

2 dangerous defects found recently

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