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1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

77,403 mi
Last recorded77,403 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante40,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 VVN
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 77,403 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 74,001 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 73,397 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 73,340 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 73,201 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 72,909 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 72,715 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 72,271 miles

Front panel dash light switch faulty not very bright not adjustable

Fail 7 Jul 2017 72,271 miles

Front panel dash light switch faulty not very bright not adjustable

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control inner arch shield insecure (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 72,059 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 72,057 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 71,789 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 71,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 71,112 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 71,112 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 71,100 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 70,571 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 70,099 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 70,084 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 69,929 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 69,516 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 69,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 69,037 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 May 2006 68,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 VVN is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 40,398 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 VVN, 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 39 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Volante is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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1 VVN is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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