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40 TG

1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Green Petrol 7000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,069 mi
Last recorded36,069 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante43,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 TG
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 36,069 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 35,566 miles

tape on headlamps to adjust beam pattern

Pass 1 May 2024 35,301 miles

tape on headlamps to adjust beam pattern

Pass 11 May 2023 34,996 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 34,526 miles

tape on headlamps to adjust beam pattern

Pass 10 Nov 2020 33,876 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 32,967 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn and corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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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40 TG is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Green with a 7,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 43,737 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 40 TG, 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 47 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Volante is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 40 TG registered?

40 TG is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is 40 TG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 40 TG shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 40 TG have outstanding finance?

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