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Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

L40 LAHMOT history

L40 LAH is a blue petrol Renault Modus first used on 7 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 33,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

L40 LAH blue Renault Modus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Modus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
33,357 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 LAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Modus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 LAH was last recorded at 33,357 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 1,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,063 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,294 miles
Average per year
1,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,357 miles
  • 2025 – 32,063 miles
  • 2024 – 31,588 miles
  • 2023 – 31,367 miles
  • 2022 – 29,892 miles
  • 2021 – 27,090 miles
  • 2020 – 24,644 miles
  • 2019 – 22,654 miles
  • 2018 – 18,389 miles
  • 2017 – 15,719 miles
  • 2016 – 14,571 miles
  • 2015 – 13,381 miles
  • 2014 – 11,718 miles
  • 2013 – 10,825 miles
  • 2012 – 9,370 miles
  • 2011 – 7,328 miles
  • 2010 – 5,752 miles
  • 2009 – 4,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,357 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy only just met requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear fog light switch not always staying on temperamental

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively RECTIFICATION RECOMMENDED.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,357 miles (+1,294)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    33,357 miles
    Test number
    643632347716
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy only just met requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fog light switch not always staying on temperamental

  2. Pass32,063 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    32,063 miles
    Test number
    751155816865
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront radiator support very badly corroded

  3. Fail32,063 miles (+475)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,063 miles
    Test number
    661246183027
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront radiator support very badly corroded

  4. Pass31,588 miles (+221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    31,588 miles
    Test number
    342645908371
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened cover with under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail31,367 miles (+1,475)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,367 miles
    Test number
    221306117782
    • DangerousFront Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass29,892 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    29,892 miles
    Test number
    838129693917
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively RECTIFICATION RECOMMENDED. (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail29,860 miles (+2,770)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,860 miles
    Test number
    159278228404
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively RECTIFICATION RECOMMENDED. (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass27,090 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    27,090 miles
    Test number
    971744748951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail26,995 miles (+2,351)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,995 miles
    Test number
    695500891463
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass24,644 miles (+1,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    24,644 miles
    Test number
    854444665273
    • AdvisoryO/side dip beam bulb incorrectly fitted but not seriously affecting beam pattern

  11. Pass22,654 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    22,654 miles
    Test number
    458827865016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail22,654 miles (+4,265)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,654 miles
    Test number
    976983827731
    • MajorCentral Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass18,389 miles (+1,594)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    18,389 miles
    Test number
    215165255644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    16,795 miles
    Test number
    528514548408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail16,795 miles (+1,076)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,795 miles
    Test number
    746807946131
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  16. Pass15,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    15,719 miles
    Test number
    630362938860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail15,719 miles (+1,148)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,719 miles
    Test number
    732709958600
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass14,571 miles (+1,190)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    14,571 miles
    Test number
    553314421738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,381 miles (+1,663)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    13,381 miles
    Test number
    118078145027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,718 miles (+893)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    11,718 miles
    Test number
    157838054027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,825 miles (+1,455)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    10,825 miles
    Test number
    996615043027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,370 miles (+2,042)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    9,370 miles
    Test number
    547350562050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass7,328 miles (+1,576)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    7,328 miles
    Test number
    499241161052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass5,752 miles (+1,572)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    5,752 miles
    Test number
    234841180078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass4,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    4,180 miles
    Test number
    151165289097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 LAH

Does L40 LAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 LAH is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 LAH?
The MOT on L40 LAH is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 LAH done?
L40 LAH was recorded at 33,357 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 1,715 miles a year.
Has L40 LAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 LAH has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 LAH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L40 LAH find?
L40 LAH passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy only just met requirements; rear fog light switch not always staying on temperamental.

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