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E10 AMV

1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Grey Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

11,245 mi
Last recorded11,245 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante30,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 11,245 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 11,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 10,660 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 10,660 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2022 9,075 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 9,072 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 7,044 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 6,066 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 5,091 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 5,062 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 5,062 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 4,866 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 4,724 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 4,521 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 4,521 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 4,458 miles

Coolant leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 4,349 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 3,997 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 3,419 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 3,419 miles

all tyres getting worn/age cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2010 1,873 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 672 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 98,967 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 98,495 miles

nearside rear underwing area has surface corrosion

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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E10 AMV is a 1988 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 79.2%.

Across all 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 30,255 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 E10 AMV, 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 38 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Volante is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E10 AMV is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 30 March 1988.

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