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FV55 DVW

2006 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

88,378 mi
Last recorded88,378 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 DVW
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 88,378 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 86,868 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 84,485 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 84,485 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 80,550 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 76,179 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 71,931 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 65,961 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 65,958 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 59,410 miles

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 30 May 2017 56,919 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 56,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 53,753 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 53,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 50,187 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 50,187 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 47,051 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 47,051 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 43,232 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 43,232 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,277 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 31,423 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 25,039 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 25,039 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 19,466 miles

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

How Reliable is the Renault Modus?

Based on 549,585 MOT tests across 30,925 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
4,567
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
30,925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 17,600
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,967
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,981
position lamp(s) not working 9,931
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 7,896
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FV55 DVW is a 2006 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2006 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 52,973 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 Renault Modus fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 17,600 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV55 DVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Modus typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV55 DVW registered?

FV55 DVW is a 2006 Renault Modus, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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