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R80 BXM

2016 Volvo S40

Gold Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

56,105 mi
Last recorded56,105 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 BXM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2016
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 56,105 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 56,104 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2025 67,137 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 51,559 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 62,255 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 62,255 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 57,275 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 45,502 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 53,033 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 40,275 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 47,482 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2021 35,029 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 35,028 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 43,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 31,404 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 38,154 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 26,175 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 32,511 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 29,189 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 25,562 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 21,541 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 16,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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R80 BXM is a 2016 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R80 BXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 10 years old, this Volvo S40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R80 BXM registered?

R80 BXM is a 2016 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 July 2016.

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The MOT history for R80 BXM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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