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1999 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,571 mi
Last recorded21,571 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Aston Martin V8 Volante18,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 VAV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 21,571 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 21,059 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 20,886 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 20,556 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 20,442 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 20,251 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 19,919 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 19,265 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 18,789 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 17,466 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 16,702 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 16,207 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 15,110 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 13,581 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 13,556 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 13,349 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 13,291 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 12,788 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 12,377 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 10,466 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 10,435 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 9,909 miles

Rear tyres at 3+mm

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 8,555 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 8,521 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FRONT TYRES AT 1.6mm ON INNER EDGES.

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Volante?

Based on 4,674 MOT tests across 388 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
362
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 76
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 30
Stop lamp not working 29
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1 VAV is a 1999 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 18,258 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 Aston Martin V8 Volante fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 VAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 Volante typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 27 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Volante is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1 VAV registered?

1 VAV is a 1999 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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