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A1 AVV

1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,459 mi
Last recorded62,459 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante30,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 AVV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2025 62,459 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 61,855 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 60,690 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 60,198 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 60,092 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 59,803 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 59,184 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 58,005 miles

Offside Front inner chassis leg slight corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S inner steering arm joints slight play

Pass 24 May 2016 57,671 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 57,387 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 57,015 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 56,639 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 56,088 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 55,689 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 54,833 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 54,379 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 53,657 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 52,889 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 51,451 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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A1 AVV is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 30,255 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 A1 AVV, 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 38 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 A1 AVV registered?

A1 AVV is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 28 November 1988.

Is A1 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 AVV shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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