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C12 VOL

1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,849 mi
Last recorded45,849 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante45,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 VOL
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 45,849 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 45,646 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 45,314 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 45,087 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 44,920 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 44,559 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 44,133 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 43,624 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 43,439 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 43,119 miles

Front and rear springs corroded

under side of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2016 42,245 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 41,960 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 41,183 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 40,797 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 39,786 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,539 miles

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 38,328 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 38,120 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 37,764 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 36,573 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 35,613 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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C12 VOL is a 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 C12 VOL, 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 C12 VOL registered?

C12 VOL is a 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C12 VOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 VOL shows 21 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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