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FYW 265V

1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,975 mi
Last recorded42,975 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante48,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYW 265V
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 42,975 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 42,508 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 41,448 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 40,645 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 40,099 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 39,326 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 39,072 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 38,763 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,490 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 36,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 33,063 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 33,042 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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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FYW 265V is a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 48,659 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 FYW 265V, 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 46 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 FYW 265V registered?

FYW 265V is a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 2 January 1980.

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