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28 EEW

1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

66,066 mi
Last recorded66,066 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante48,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration28 EEW
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 66,066 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 65,892 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 65,820 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 65,627 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 65,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight play around king pin.

Offside Front Slight play around king pin

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 64,785 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front slight play around king pin

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play around king pin

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect possibly has leaked as all the shock body is damp with oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 64,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 64,471 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 63,817 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 63,817 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 63,810 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 62,908 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 62,525 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 62,348 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 61,768 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 61,117 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 61,115 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2011 60,534 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 60,205 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 59,472 miles

Front nearside inner sill rusted through [outside of pescribed area]

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 58,965 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front outrigger/sill corroded[not within pescribed area].

Fail 24 Nov 2008 58,965 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside front outrigger/sill corroded[not within pescribed area].

Pass 8 Nov 2007 58,374 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 57,796 miles

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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28 EEW is a 1980 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 79.2%.

Across all 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 48,659 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 28 EEW, 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 46 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Volante is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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28 EEW is a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 10 June 1980.

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