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D241 ELL

1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,940 mi
Last recorded53,940 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante40,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD241 ELL
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 53,940 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 53,739 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 53,466 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 53,353 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 53,048 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 52,987 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 52,600 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 51,436 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 51,214 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 51,152 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 51,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2014 51,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 50,415 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 50,217 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 49,760 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 49,612 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

rear discs worn

slight leak n/s p/s rack

surface corrosion to parts of chassis

Fail 23 Jun 2010 49,587 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust box holed

front discs worn

n/s/f chassis holed and corroded outside failure area

rear discs worn

slight leak n/s p/s rack

surface corrosion to parts of chassis

Pass 11 Jun 2009 48,847 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 46,303 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 46,303 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 45,899 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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D241 ELL is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 40,398 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 D241 ELL, 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 39 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Volante is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D241 ELL is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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