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ASV 870

1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Grey Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,499 mi
Last recorded60,499 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante45,534 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASV 870
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 60,499 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 60,497 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 60,109 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 59,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 59,496 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 59,398 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 59,312 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 59,196 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 58,805 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 56,211 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 56,035 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 55,978 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 54,979 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 54,344 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 54,171 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 54,170 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 53,919 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 53,829 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 53,362 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 53,045 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 53,023 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 50,606 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 49,685 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 48,787 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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ASV 870 is a 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Grey with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 45,534 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 ASV 870, 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 41 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 ASV 870 registered?

ASV 870 is a 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 9 April 1985.

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