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B594 OPG

1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

34,862 mi
Last recorded34,862 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante45,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB594 OPG
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 34,862 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 34,815 miles

Nearside Front Auxiliary lamp not working

Nearside Rear Inner Driveshaft flange cover cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 34,797 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Auxiliary lamp not working

Nearside Rear Inner Driveshaft flange cover cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 34,707 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 34,421 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 34,370 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

steering rack has a slight misting of fluid from pinion

Pass 17 Aug 2018 34,359 miles

Offside Rear o/s/r shock absorber lower bush split/ perished

Pass 9 Aug 2017 34,179 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 34,179 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 34,093 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 34,093 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 33,766 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 33,295 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 32,662 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 32,439 miles

all brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 May 2011 32,435 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 32,435 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 31,584 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 31,579 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 31,321 miles

both front brake flexi ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2007 31,152 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 31,152 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre badly perrished

Pass 8 Jun 2006 30,228 miles

both rear tyres perrished

n/side rear tyre worn on inner and outer edge

o/side front tyre badly perrished

o/side rear shock absorber lower bush split

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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B594 OPG is a 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 B594 OPG, 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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B594 OPG is a 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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