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AMV 8R

1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

40,442 mi
Last recorded40,442 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante48,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMV 8R
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 40,442 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 40,090 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack boot area (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox has leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight sweat from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 39,770 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 39,654 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 39,613 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 36,974 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 36,523 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 36,042 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 35,541 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 34,887 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 34,498 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 34,174 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 34,067 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 33,400 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 33,400 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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AMV 8R is a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 AMV 8R, 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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What year was AMV 8R registered?

AMV 8R is a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is AMV 8R safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMV 8R shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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