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40 FMU

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

27,858 mi
Last recorded27,858 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 FMU
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 27,858 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 27,003 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 25,261 miles

Offside Seat belt does not retract fully

Pass 17 May 2023 24,598 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 24,477 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 24,239 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 24,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 23,331 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 22,178 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 22,178 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 20,956 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 20,804 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 20,803 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 19,716 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 18,048 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 14,641 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 14,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

Based on 61,949 MOT tests across 4,210 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
1,527
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
4,210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 209
coil spring broken 188
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 180
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 173
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40 FMU is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 27,917 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 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 40 FMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 40 FMU registered?

40 FMU is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is 40 FMU safe to buy?

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