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E2 AMV

1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Grey Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,817 mi
Last recorded71,817 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante30,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 71,817 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 70,763 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 70,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 69,814 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 69,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 69,399 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 68,539 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 68,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 68,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust rubber

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 17 May 2018 61,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deflector (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deflector (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2017 61,360 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 58,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deflector (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deflector (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 58,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 57,000 miles

Air conditioning compressor leaking.

Knock from nearside rear when taking up drive.

Offside washer jet loose.

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2015 57,000 miles

Air conditioning compressor leaking.

Knock from nearside rear when taking up drive.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside washer jet loose.

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 56,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside wiper blade smeary.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil Residue on air conditioning compressor. Recommend inspection.

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2014 56,406 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside wiper blade smeary.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil Residue on air conditioning compressor. Recommend inspection.

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 54,251 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 53,920 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 53,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 53,511 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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E2 AMV is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Grey with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E2 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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What year was E2 AMV registered?

E2 AMV is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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